Gunnedah’s koalas have been in serious decline since at least 2008, largely attributed to prolonged heatwaves in summer and drought, along with infections of chlamydia furthering population declines. North West Local Land Services has partnered with the Australian Government to deliver $1 million worth of investment which aims to increase and enhance koala habitat to provide refugia in a changing climate.
The area between Carroll and Gunnedah adjacent to the Namoi River has been identified as the target are due to its proximity to permanent water and remnant native vegetation. Enhancing these areas will give the koala population the best chance of survival and recovery.
