Koala Sightings
Reporting Koala sightings in our region is very important. Please report all your Gympie Region Koala sightings in WILDWATCH GYMPIE
It is suggested that you read the Instructions before using Wildwatch for first time.
You can also click on the ‘Koala Dashboard’ to see the map of koala sightings and the data being collected.
Why report a Koala sighting?
The koala is now considered endangered in Queensland, NSW and the ACT. Citizen science (your observations) helps to build a better picture of the koala populations in our region. It shows where they persist, the habitats they use and helps to monitor how the population is faring over time. Importantly, this data helps to guide conservation efforts, and to ensure koalas are considered in planning and development decisions.
These words from Gympie Regional Council explain the importance of reporting all threatened species sightings including koalas.
“By working together to capture data about the location and health of our local wildlife, we can better understand their habitat and threats, as well as better identify priority areas for conservation and rehabilitation efforts.”
KOALA ACTION GYMPIE REGION INC.
The Koala Action Gympie Region Inc. (KAGR)
Email: secretary@kagr.org.au
Facebook: @koalagympie
Visit our Facebook page
where we share information about koalas in our region, and local and broader koala conservation issues.
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
By helping to grow our membership, you play a vital role in ensuring the future wellbeing of koalas in our region. You’ll receive regular news and notifications of events and meetings, full voting rights, and access to koala tree planting on your property – including a suitability assessment – for a one-off cost of $100.
We hold general members meetings at Gympie & District Landcare at 9:30 AM on the third Tuesday of every month. We welcome input from all of our members. Come along and share your interest with like-minded people.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet and work, and pay our respects to elders' past, present and emerging.