3. Vehicle strike Threat: Collisions with vehicles. Solutions: Drive with caution and be “koala aware”, especially during the breeding season, to help prevent accidents. While koalas can attempt to cross roads at any time night or day, it is more common at dusk and during the evening. Pay particular attention and reduce speed where signs advise of koalas or other animals crossing, as these are known vehicle strike locations. Koalas in Noosa face significant threats from vehicle strikes, particularly during the breeding season from June to December. During this period, koalas are more mobile as they search for mates, and young koalas disperse from their mothers. This increased movement heightens the risk of accidents on roads that intersect key wildlife corridors. In response to this issue, the 'Koalas on the Move' campaign was launched in 2022. This collaborative initiative involves Noosa Council, the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation, the Department of Transport and Main Roads, Wildcare Australia, and Queensland Koala Crusaders. The campaign includes the deployment of electronic variable message signs (VMS) on high-risk roads to alert drivers to koala activity, especially during dawn and dusk when koalas are most active. Additionally, community education programs aim to raise awareness about koala movements and the importance of reducing vehicle speeds in identified hotspots. We're on the move, please drive with care KOALAS ON THE MOVE 15
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