16) The Tarkine, Tasmania
Located in Australia, this is the largest remaining cool climate rainforest. It features valuable metals like gold, copper, and iron. Plus, dozens of endangered species call the destination home. That could all change, though. Mining companies are extremely interested in Tarkine and plan to start developments in the area. Tasmania’s government heard proposals for new open pit mines over the next five years and an additional 60 licenses for mineral exploration. If the brakes aren’t pushed on these plans, plants and animals in the area will be uprooted.
