'Wake up to reality': Gisele Bundchen fights back against deforestation while sharing support for World Environment Day with nature-themed selfie

By Mckenna Aiello For Dailymail.com

Published: 20:18 EST, 6 June 2016 | Updated: 12:52 EST, 7 June 2016

She's just signed on as National Geographic's latest correspondent for their Years of Living Dangerously docu-series.  

And Gisele Bundchen is taking her new job very seriously, this time pushing back against Brazil's rampant forest deforestation issue that she says threatens 'our survival.' 

The stunning supermodel took to Instagram on Monday in celebration of yesterday's World Environment Day, sharing a photo of herself dressed in a loose-fitting graphic tree with a partially destroyed tree emblazoned across it.  

Fighting spirit: Gisele Bundchen is taking her new partnerhsip with National Geographic very seriously, this time pushing back against Bazil's rampant forest deforestation issue that she says threatens 'our survival'

Fighting spirit: Gisele Bundchen is taking her new partnerhsip with National Geographic very seriously, this time pushing back against Bazil's rampant forest deforestation issue that she says threatens 'our survival'

A statement under the tree reads '#DesmatamentoZero,' which translates to 'zero deforestation' in English, a movement in her home country that aims to protect and conserve Brazil's lush rain forests.

The 35-year-old pulls her wavy blonde tresses into a ponytail as her bright green eyes stand out against the leafy background she poses in front of. 

Known for her environmental activism work, Gisele writes: 'All of us (water, forests, plants, animals and human beings...) who share this beautiful planet are connected.

Team work: The mom of two poses alongside fellow environmental activist Paulo Adario, who she flew over the Amazon with while filming her the series

Team work: The mom of two poses alongside fellow environmental activist Paulo Adario, who she flew over the Amazon with while filming her the series

'We can't harm one part of this system without injuring the whole. We depend on this balance for our survival.

'I hope we can wake up to this reality before it's too late.'

The wife to NFL star Tom Brady concludes her powerful statement with hashtags, '#wildforlife #weareone #Ilovemyplanet'

All natural: Gisele Bundchen took to Instagram last Thursday to announce her latest partnership with National Geographic Channel's Years of Living Dangerously docu-series

All natural: Gisele Bundchen took to Instagram last Thursday to announce her latest partnership with National Geographic Channel's Years of Living Dangerously docu-series

Mother nature: The Brazilian bombshell just can't quit her impressive passion for staying active

Mother nature: The Brazilian bombshell just can't quit her impressive passion for staying active

After joining Snapchat last week, the mom of two has been busy documenting her travels across Brazil while filming for her forthcoming series. 

Bundchen explained her position, writing on Instagram: 'I'm excited to be joining season two of @YearsofLiving Dangerously as a correspondent, exploring deforestation and climate change in my beautiful home country of Brazil' in both English and Portuguese.

To commemorate the special moment, the bombshell threw up an endearing peace sign next to a massive tree in a rich forest. 

Busy lady: Gisele announced she's also joined Snapchat, sharing an ethereal selfie complete with a magenta-hued filter and a virtual crown of flowers

Busy lady: Gisele announced she's also joined Snapchat, sharing an ethereal selfie complete with a magenta-hued filter and a virtual crown of flowers

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