FAQ's

Frequently asked questions about the project Ensuring Thriving Koala Populations in Southern Queensland.

Why Koala's and why now?

Koalas help to maintain tree health, including but not limited to Eucalypts. Their presence is an indicator of great landscape management, a real credit to landholders who have maintained good tree-pasture balance in their paddocks and along their waterways. We recently completed a koala research project which investigated records of koalas populations in Western Queensland; how abundant they were, what condition they were in, where were the greatest concentrations, and what assistance landholders wanted to support these populations. The research and knowledge gained from the project has helped inform our latest koala project, Ensuring Thriving Koala Populations in Southern Queensland, which will aim to addresses some of those most critical issues to improve koala climate resilience, habitat condition and threat reduction. 

Who is this project for?

This project is open to any landholder in the wider Western Queensland region. The project has known koala hotspots in areas around Augathella, Adavale, Quilpie and Eulo. These areas are highlighted on the project map which can be found on the project landing page (view map here). However, we will be working with landholders right across Southwest Queensland. There are also opportunities for all the community to get involved, collecting DNA material to help understand how koala populations are related, and sharing their koala sightings to broaden our knowledge of their range and condition.

What happens with the information I provide to this project?

Landholder koala sightings and private information shared through this project with Southern Queensland Landscapes are kept confidential and only used with your permission. Information collected during the project including sightings will be added to National databases to help inform management and future funding. 

Who are my points of contact?

Southern Queensland Landscapes are coordinating this project. This project is funded by the Queensland Government’s Natural Resource Management Expansions Program. Your points of contact with the team at Southern Queensland Landscapes are Chris Crafter, Erin Landsberg and Jackson Shillingsworth from our Charleville office. Either submit an Expression of Interest form on our website, or call our head office on (07) 4620 0111 and one of our team members will be in contact with you.

What support am I entitled to through this project?

Financial support to complement your in-kind contribution towards:

• Feral dog control

• Invasive cactus control 

• Koala bridges/crossings

• Low-intensity burning

What do Southern Qld Landscapes expect from me as a landholder?

Once we have discussed what you would like to do, our agreement outlines the works to be completed, the funding we will provide, the timeline for completion, and follow-up monitoring.

How do I get involved in the project?

This project is currently underway and will conclude in June 2028. To register your interest in this project, please complete the Expression of Interest form below, or call us directly (07) 4620 0111. Once your form submission has been received, a member of our projects team will assess your application and subsequently reach out for further discussion with you.