Tree lovers urged to spread the love in a forest - and film it

Greenpeace has issued an appeal to tree lovers to bombard the EU with sensual footage of woodland scenes in a bid to curb illegal logging.

Philodendra from across Europe are invited to delve deep into their hard drives to dig out their most sensual shots of slender silver birches, curvaceous willows or craggy oaks.

Having gathered the clips together, the environmental group intends to create a video designed to convince European Commission President José Manuel Barroso of the importance of implementing a ban on illegal timber imports.

In a blog posted on its website, Greenpeace encourages supporters to "take pictures and/or videos of yourself and your friends spreading the love in a forest.

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