More than 27,000 native koala food and habitat trees will be planted across southeast Queensland, helping restore degraded landscapes, strengthen wildlife corridors and reconnect critical habitat for koalas.
It’s thanks to a state government investment of almost $600,000 which will support 11 on-ground projects in key koala areas across the region, through the Grassroots Environmental Grants program.
Noosa and District Landcare Group is a recipient of funding and they are set to plant 5,500 trees across the Noosa region.
Around 4,000 trees will also be planted in the Sunshine Coast hinterland area by Hinterland Bush Links.
Funding will help expand habitat, improve landscape connectivity, and create safer pathways for koalas across Koala Priority Areas and Areas of Regional Koala Significance.
Minister for the Environment Andrew Powell says Queensland communities wanted to see koalas protected and that’s exactly what this investment would do.
“Queenslanders love koalas and we’re taking practical action to protect them.
“Protecting koalas starts with protecting the places they live and that’s exactly what we’re delivering.
“More habitat, more trees and better wildlife corridors mean a stronger future for Queensland’s koalas.
“By restoring habitat today, we’re helping ensure future generations can continue to see koalas in the wild.”
