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The world's 10 oldest living trees

Read more: FORESTS & TREES, MNN LISTS, PHOTOGRAPHY
Wed, Apr 07 2010 at 12:42 PM EST
  • Taking the long view
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There are colonies of clonal trees that have lived for tens of thousands of years, but there's something majestic about a single tree able to stand on its own for millennia. These ancient trees have bore witness to the rise and fall of civilizations, survived changing climates, and even persevered through the fervent development of human industry. They are a testament to the long view that Mother Nature takes in tending the Earth. With that in mind, consider the world's 10 oldest living trees. 

 

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anonymous
luc prils 06/06/2010 14:29 PM

Het steeds wonderbaar dat er uitzonderingen zijn in de natuur die een gezegende leeftijd hebben, dit geld voor elk natuurlijk leven!

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ann devlin 04/12/2010 18:03 PM

Incredible pictures! I LOVE trees. Every time my husband and I travel, we look for interesting trees to pose with. Thanks for sharing!

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Chris 04/12/2010 10:32 AM

I try to Visit the Senator every few weeks and would like to visit the rest of the tree's on the List.

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Anonymous 01/16/2012 23:34 PM

This must be a very sad day for you, Chris, with the loss of our beloved Senator.
We here in central FL are all heart broken.

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Kate 04/09/2010 16:47 PM

I so enjoyed reading about these trees around the world. It's nice to know how well nature can endure all these thousands of years and provide beauty in various incarnations.

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