Tag: koalas
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Northern Rivers koalas set to get a habitat boost with 250,000 seedlings planted
Koalas in the Northern Rivers could soon have their habitat boosted. Private landholders are being supported to restore 200 hectares of koala habitat. The new initiative will also see 250,000 tree seedlings planted – with the aim of providing safer wildlife corridors. (NO AUDIO)
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DRIVERS URGED TO SLOW DOWN AND PAY ATTENTION AFTER FOUR KOALAS KILLED WITHIN FIVE DAYS
Byron Shire residents are crying out for motorists to be more vigilant on the road – after two koalas and their joeys were killed in the last five days. More signs encouraging drivers to watch out for wildlife have been erected, drivers are also encouraged to educate themselves on what to do when they hit…
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PRIME LAND PURCHASED FOR KOALA CONSERVATION NORTH OF TAREE
It’s an Aussie animal under serious threat, but there’s been a step forward in protecting koalas on the Mid North Coast. The state government has purchased prime land near Taree, but a national advocacy group believes more can be done.
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ADVOCACY GROUP TAKES AIM AT GOVERNMENT OVER YARRATT STATE FOREST
A forest advocacy group has taken aim at the federal government over the protection of trees and koalas in a State Forest near Taree. Local MP Dr David Gillespie though has come out swinging, saying their claims are far from the truth.
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REFOREST NOW DETERMINED TO CUT CARBON EMISSIONS THROUGH RAINFOREST REGENERATION
We’ve been warned what the world may look like by 2050, if we don’t cut our carbon emissions. One Byron Bay not for profit is now hoping to make a change, through reforestation.
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PORT MACQUARIE LAND PURCHASE A BIG WIN FOR AUSSIE BATTLER
In a big win for an Australian battler, the New South Wales Government and a conservation group have purchased koala habitat, that was up for sale on the mid north coast. The deal ends any chance of development – and will see the creation of a breeding program.
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SOLUTION NEEDED TO PROTECT ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AT REDHEAD
A community group is voicing its concern over MidCoast Council’s plans to clear vegetation near Diamond Beach. While they’re working alongside council to find a solution, they fear the koala population will be disturbed.
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PROTEST AMID FEARS MINE MAY IMPACT KOALAS
From relocation programs to population surveys, work is underway to make the Central Coast a koala haven once again. But residents fear a proposed coal mine may disrupt that habitat, and are set to rally on the marsupials’ behalf tomorrow.