How can we avoid urbanisation from affecting koala bears?

Politicians represent the people and have the final say about issues affecting Koalas. Remember, governments, like the rest of us, are learning all the time. They must also be reminded about the Koala's needs and be persuaded that these needs are important. read more

Koalas sometimes eat soil, and can also absorb these poisons through the pads on their feet or through eating the leaves of trees which have been affected by chemicals. In times of drought or in particularly hot weather, place a container of water for the Koala at the base of a known home tree. read more

Unfortunately there aren't many positive impacts humans have had on the Koalas' and their ecosystem. But there are few such as the foundations made to protect them and where they inhabit, and the laws passed to reduce the deforestation in the Eucalyptus forests. read more

Ensure it can be passed through or over by a koala. Include a 30 cm gap from the ground to the first rail or strand. Put a plank along the top of the fence to provide a koala walkway. Plant trees close to both sides of the fence so koalas can cross over. read more