10 of the World’s Most Incredible Trees

Myth, tradition, inspiration, culture, religion and many other aspects of human life are written into the rings of history within a tree’s trunk. Trees would do just fine if humans ceased to exist—but humans would most definitely not survive without trees. They reduce carbon dioxide while producing oxygen, moderate ecosystems, prevent erosion, and provide shelter, building materials, energy and even nutrition. They are simply amazing.

In partnership with NBCUniversal’s Green is Universal program and the Arbor Day Foundation, we bring you a breathtaking (or rather, breath-giving) tree gallery. When you share this gallery and use #ShareATree, you’re helping the Arbor Day Foundation plant real trees. For every 25,000 shares, NBCUniversal will donate $5,000 to the Arbor Day Foundation, up to $25,000.

Share this awesome gallery and make our planet a little greener.

Reposted with permission from our media associate TakePart.