The Tarkine rainforest, in Tasmania's north west, is Australia's largest temperate rainforest and home to some of the country’s most endangered species. 

So far it’s natural wilderness has remained largely untouched.

But now a mining company has started clearing the Tarkine, to build a new dam. And the project could cause irreparable damage to the natural environment.

Today, former leader of the Australian Greens Bob Brown on the fight to save the Tarkine, and why the Morrison Government is so hesitant to intervene.

Guest: Former leader of the Australian Greens Bob Brown.

See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.