Protect the ancient forests of the Takayna/Tarkine area

From Hobart I drove to the Tarkine in the north west of the state. Land of ancient trees, which currently has no protection. But David Attenborough and I agree, it needs to be conserved for humanity. The highlight of my stay in the Tarkine was on a hike with a local guide who, a few months earlier, was arrested for chaining himself to an excavator to prevent clear leveling of this exquisite forest.

Sitting along the banks of a dark tea colored river (stained from the tannins of the foliage) I listened to his stories...and I wondered, how could anyone rationalize cutting down a tree of 3,000 years old?

I asked my guide what I can do to help. There is an organization called the Bob Brown Foundation working to protect the Tarkine. So I donated to them and wrote letters.

Landscape with grassy fields, dense forest, and a blue sky with fluffy clouds.
Large tree trunk with rough bark in a forest surrounded by smaller plants and ferns.
Wooden sign for "Mother Earth's Great Gums Track" in a forest.
Metal sculpture of extinct thylacine in grassy field, with forest and mountain backdrop under cloudy sky.
Ancient tree and ferns in a dense forest setting
Tree trunk with a large bracket fungus or shelf fungus growing on it in a forest setting.
Echidna on asphalt pavement
Wooden hut near a small pond with a mountain range in the background under a cloudy sky.
Tasmanian devil on forest floor with dappled sunlight
Forest scene with tall eucalyptus trees and vibrant pink flowers among rocky terrain.
Forest scene with tall trees and ferns
Lush green fern tree with a wooden pier and a lake in the background, under a bright blue sky.
Large, ancient tree with hollow trunk in a forest
Rocky mountain summit with panoramic view over a bay and distant islands under a cloudy sky.
Black bird perched on a tree branch in a forest.
Coastal landscape with sandy beach, ocean, and green vegetation under a blue sky.
Coastal landscape with driftwood on sandy shore, calm water, trees, and distant hills under cloudy sky.
A scenic view of a river with reflective water, bordered by a forest of dense trees under a partly cloudy sky.
Coastal landscape with cliffs, ocean, and vegetation under cloudy sky.
An old bread fridge placed outdoors beside a tree, with a sign reading "BREAD" and surrounding greenery.
Rocky coastline with waves crashing against the cliffs under a clear blue sky.
Sea lions lounging on rocky outcrop by ocean waves.
Tall rock formations rising from the ocean under a clear blue sky.
Boat near rocky cliffs with sea cave entrance, clear blue water.
Scenic view of a calm blue lake surrounded by forested hills under a clear blue sky
Bright red fungi growing on a tree trunk covered in green moss.
Close-up view of large tree trunks in a forest with textured bark and surrounded by smaller trees.
Group of tall palm-like plants with spiky leaves in a garden setting, under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
Rustic wooden cabin surrounded by trees and grassy area with a stone pathway leading up to it.
Wooden boardwalk through forest with moss-covered trees and sunlight filtering through branches.