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The Tasmanian government’s forestry bill has been voted down in the upper house, but the debate is far from over.

A "peace deal" many hoped would end the fierce debate over forestry in Tasmania was ripped up after The Liberal Party swept into power in 2014. The Liberal Party is pursing its own plan to support the industry. As Tasmania edges towards another election, forestry is set to once again become a key issue. In this final installment of Wild Asset, we explore how politics has shaped the management of the Tarkine, where the major parties stand and how they are pushing their policies. To learn more and for full episode credits visit www.theadvocate.com.au/story/4702112…dcast/?cs=129

Tasmania's Tarkine region holds great environmental value, but it's also an important asset for industries like forestry, tourism and agriculture operating in the area. The Tarkine's clean, green image is a valuable marketing tool for these industries but conversationists protesting in the area could damage that brand. To learn more and for full episode credits visit http://www.theadvocate.com.au/story/4702112/wild-asset-the-tarkine-podcast/?cs=129

Environmental protesters set up camp in the Tarkine as legislation to open part of the region to the timber industry moves through Tasmanian Parliament. But this isn't a simple battle of conversationists vs industry. Everyone from locals in the nearby towns to Aboriginal land rights proponents has an idea about what should be done with the Tarkine. To learn more and for full episode credits visit www.theadvocate.com.au