The Northern Tablelands Koala Partnership Project continues to gain momentum with community awareness raising and early planning for recovery action plans underway, supported by the very convenient appearance of koalas within our city limits!
The Northern Tablelands is recognised by the NSW government as a critical koala conservation area. It may interest readers to know there have been a number of sightings in Armidale city recently, which indicates that koalas are definitely around, and during breeding season!
We are very keen to offer the community a chance to be involved in the project, whether you live in an urban area or a rural setting. You can be involved in several ways including:
- Reporting koala sightings on the Council website,
- Assisting with the relocation of Koalas that are in a threatening situation such as close to roads or around local schools,
- Reporting sick or injured wildlife to WIRES (1300 094 737) or the Northern Tablelands Wildlife Cares (1800 008 290),
- Taking care when driving through bushland areas,
- Providing climbing structures such as ropes or solid wooden posts, propped against metal or colourbond style fences,
- Contacting Landcare if you are interested in funding to assist revegetation or habitat conservation on rural lands.
The Northern Tablelands Koala Partnership Project is hosted by Southern New England Landcare and funded by the NSW Saving Our Species program. For more information, contact .
Image - this koala was spotted by a youngster on the family property at Invergowrie.
