Koala campaigners are talking about the probable acceptance by federal government of the Australian Koala Foundation's (the AKFs) Nomination for the Koala Coast Koalas to be federally listed as endangered - with gazettal taking until September. However sobering research which some local councils are relucant to accept indicate that the tipping point has already been reached. The koalas in the Koala Coast area are genetically different and unique and their numbers are now below what ecologists believe is a sustainable population.

The urban Koala Matrix and the need to revegetate Good Quality Agricultural Land are vital components of the jigsaw to protect habitat for koalas. Koalas are disappearing out of Tanah Merah, Cornubia and Koala Coast Perimeters.

Included here is a copy of the powerpoint presentation delivered by Professor Frank Carrick from Queensland University koala research unit recently.  koalas_franksmall1.pdf 545.17 Kb 13/04/2009, 12:26

If you'd like more information about Koala Population crash, Koala Taskforce Report or BREC KOALA SUBMISSION for the Regional Plan contact Ted Fensom.

More information about QU koala research team is available here.

Queensland State Government Koala task force meets 17th April 2009

What can we do?

• Contact our local, state and federal politicans to convey our concern. Phone, write, email.
• Reduce our own ecological footprint. AKF has a great summary of ideas to look after our planet here.
• Support wildlife carers and hospitals, See AKF FOR SOME LINKS.
• MAKE A SUBMISSION TO SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND REGIONAL PLAN - until 1 May 2009