Deep in the tranquil Forest of Sivens in the south of France, eco-militant activists and French riot police are fighting a violent battle in woodlands being cut down to make way for a dam, which will spell the end for 41 acres of trees.The activists are armed with Molotov cocktails and gas canisters; the police are trying to protect workers as they clear the forest. The local council says that the dam will irrigate cornfields in the area, but the activists — and many locals — are against the destruction.VICE News followed the fight for the forest alongside the group of activists that have previously been hostile to any media approaches.Subscribe to VICE News on YouTubeFollow VICE News on TwitterLike VICE News on FacebookPhoto by Jake Hanrahan
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