Voices of Tasmania's Tarkine call for 'no more logging' to protect ancient rainforests, cultural sites
ABCMarta Dusseldorp closes her eyes as she soaks up the tranquil stillness of an ancient forest. Ancient forests: The heart of the Tarkine During a tour of Trowutta Arch State Reserve with rainforest guide Rob Saltmarsh, Marta discovers that the Tarkine's spectacular wilderness is a haven for people wanting to connect with an unspoiled natural environment, like its "magnificent" Gondwana rainforest. Stream Back Roads to watch Marta's visit to the Tarkine Photo shows Woman and man walk down steps in lush rainforest Tasmania's north-west embraces one of the oldest and most spectacular areas in the world. Brendan says if the Tarkine's "heart" stops working, "the veins stop running". "A majority of the creeks and streams in Tasmania run from the Tarkine, so it's really important that we protect it," he says.
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