Racy Greenpeace video aims to preserve forests

0 Comments | AFP, August, 2008

THE HAGUE (AFP) — Environment lobby Greenpeace has released a racy video called "Forest Love," with fondling, moaning and gyrating trees to revitalise a campaign against illegal logging.

The suggestive clip was meant to remind the European Commission of the importance of protecting the world's forests, said a statement on the website of the Amsterdam-based body.

"The European Commission has delayed a vital vote on protecting forests from illegal logging till September. We want to make sure the commissioners don't forget about it during their summer holiday."

The video starts off innocently enough, with a gentle brushing of branches against tree trunks, and leaves kissing.

As the human breathing in the background grows heavier and the rhythm of the...