The Tarkine: Saving the last of Gondwana - Broadband

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In the north west corner of Australia's island state, Tasmania, lies the Tarkine. The worlds second largest temperate rain forest.

For the past 50 years, conservationists have been waging a battle against successive governments to have the Tarkine turned into a national park and given World Heritage listing, protecting it from destructive logging and mining practices.

This is their story.

Written and Directed By Brent Melton
Photography and Camera: Brent Melton
Music: Craig Calhoun