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Australia's iconic koala is in serious trouble...

But communities are taking action to safeguard Victorian koala populations through research, surveys and mapping.

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We build community alliances in the South Gippsland region and across Victoria to support local citizens in learning how to survey and look for koalas. We believe that citizen science can lead...
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SKAT Pamphlet - Print Out x2

Thanks to Blur Designs for dedicating your time and generosity in helping to design our koala-friendly pamphlet. Below you will find both a coloured and black and white copy available for printing...
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Victoria's only endemic species of koala, the Strzelecki Koala, may hold the key to the whole species survival.

But koalas remain at risk from plantation logging, bushfires and habitat loss.

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Won Wron Koala Surveys Update October 2024

October 05, 2024

Since early July, SKAT has been surveying the northern half of Won Wron State Forest for Strzelecki koala scats. Around 700 trees have been surveyed, with 86 survey sites completed. SKAT has determined that the forests of Won Wron have a strike rate of...

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Won Wron State Forest now being surveyed for koalas

August 08, 2024

Friends of the Earth has started more "in depth" surveying of Won Wron State Forest for koalas. After surveying nearby Mullungdung State Forest for almost three years, the focus has now turned to the 7,000 hectare Won Wron forest. About 20% of Won Wron...

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Hancock Victorian Plantations pushing more Threatened Species in the Strzelecki Ranges to the Brink

July 07, 2024

Hancock Victorian Plantations controversial plans to log many hardwood areas and replant with pines in the Strzelecki ranges puts Slender Tree-ferns, Gang-gangs, Powerful Owls, Pilotbirds and the rare and endangered Strzelecki Burrowing Crayfish at increased risk of extinction. Strzelecki koalas although not yet listed...

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Strzelecki Koala map

Check it out to see the spread of Victorias endemic koala population!
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