The growing awareness around the importance of trees is encouraging a global drive to planting more of them in an attempt to offset carbon emissions. While they are the lungs of the planet the majesty of trees do more for us than just clean the air. Resting under the shade of an ancient silent tree brings peace to the most ragged traveller. In India sacred Banyan trees were planted along roadside to give shade to pilgrims on their journey. They are quiet reminders to pause along the road of life, to take shelter. These and many other precious trees worldwide are threatened because of development and the demand for paper products. Consider the wood for the trees and plant a tree for every major journey you take. Life in Balance has been journeying the country and abroad and here are a selection of trees that have stood out along the way...