Key achievements over the last decade Strategic koala habitat planning: Comprehensive planning at local and state levels to protect and enhance koala habitats. This includes the establishment of Noosa’s Koala Conservation Plan in 2016 and an update in 2025. Environmental land acquisitions: Significant land parcels purchased through Noosa Council’s Environment Levy and National Park expansion initiatives to secure vital habitat. Private land conservation: Hundreds of private landholders conserving vegetation on their properties. Collaborative restoration projects: Several private landholders, in partnership with conservation agencies, undertaking extensive koala habitat restoration projects on their properties. Yurol and Ringtail State Forest Koala Habitat Project: A monumental initiative involving the extinguishment of forestry activities, restoration and conversion to National Park of 2400ha of critical wildlife corridor area. The project was initiated by Noosa Parks Association with the strong foundational support of Noosa Council, Queensland Government, and HQ Plantations. Veterinary breakthroughs: Advancement of the koala chlamydia vaccine and significant advancements in disease and injury treatment options. Enhanced surveying techniques: Advancements in surveying techniques allowing greater understanding of koala habitat distribution and density. Decades of change Noosa Council Koala Conservation Plan Scan the QR code to explore the current Noosa Council Koala Conservation Plan. 09
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