The NSW Koala Strategy is supporting a regional partnership with Southern New England Landcare (SNEL) to deliver koala conservation projects in the Northern Tablelands.
As part of this work, SNEL is partnering with the Armidale Tree Group to grow native seedlings to restore damaged landscapes, strengthen habitat corridors and connectivity and enable koalas to move safely throughout the Northern Tablelands.
Through this partnership, the NSW Koala Strategy has funded a greenhouse for the Armidale Tree Group, which significantly increases the region’s capacity to grow native seedlings and restore habitat.
Officially opened in April 2024, the greenhouse is now producing an additional 50,000 seedlings each year, bringing the total to around 130,000-150,000 seedlings.
“This work is vital because habitat fragmentation remains one of the most significant threats facing koalas in New South Wales. When habitat becomes fragmented, it can be difficult for koalas to move safely across the landscape, making it harder to find food, shelter and mates,” the Department of Environment and Heritage said in a statement.
“Planting native trees helps reconnect these landscapes, creating pathways between national parks and core koala habitat and supporting healthier, more stable populations.
“Beyond supporting koalas, these plantings contribute to broader ecosystem recovery, providing habitat for other native species and strengthening climate resilience across the region.”
For more information on the partnership with SNEL, visit Northern Tablelands Regional Koala Conservation Partnership.
For more information on the Armidale Tree Group or to get involved in their projects, visit Armidale Tree Group.
