I'm sad

[yellowperil]

The Robin Hood tree in Sherwood Forest has died, according to resent news...
Where will Robin and Little John And Maid Marion Friar Tuck, the merry men, where will they all go, oh boo hoo. !!

[masraum]

I saw that today. It's interesting to me. Often when I'm reading about various types of trees I'll see things like "average lifespan 60 years" but then there are all sorts of trees all over the place that are crazy ages. I'm sure that environment has a TON to do with how long a tree grows.

This news reminds me of the Sycamore Gap tree incident

The famous tree cut down at Hadrian's Wall was the iconic Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland, England. Planted in the late 19th century, it was one of the UK's most photographed landmarks and famously featured in the 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.

The FellingThe Incident: On September 28, 2023, the 100 to 120-year-old tree was deliberately chopped down overnight using a chainsaw, causing it to fall onto and damage the ancient Roman wall.The Culprits: Two men, Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers, were found guilty of causing criminal damage to both the tree and the wall. They were sentenced to over four years in prison.Current Status and Recovery

New Growth: Environmental experts hoped the tree might regenerate naturally. Fortunately, the Sycamore Gap stump is alive, and new shoots have sprouted to allow the tree to coppice. However, it will take centuries to reach its former size.

Site Remains: The original felled trunk was removed by crane and cut into smaller pieces. A section of the heartwood is on display at The Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre.

[herr_oberst]

The largest Sitka Spruce in America (206 feet high) was hit by lightning in the '50's and then the damaged remains were toppled in a windstorm in 2007. It was a tourist attraction that could be viewed on the way to the Oregon coast and I will admit that it made me sad that this 750 year old behemoth is now just a really impressive stump.

[LWJ]

^^^I have seen the tree way back. It was pretty big.

[sc_rufctr]

Don't be sad. Trees die but they're replaced with new ones (hopefully).