Burnett Koala Program
Establishing baseline data for koala populationsThis is a community-led multi-stakeholder collaborative project aimed at better understanding population dynamics and health of inland Burnett koalas. This will help to better inform sound management of koalas and their habitat and help ensure their survival, conservation and recovery.
This project received grant funding from the Australian Government.
The Opportunity
This project is a region first and will develop a baseline dataset of koala population dynamics and health via the DNA testing of scats, non-invasively collected by the community.
It builds upon and extends previous BCCA citizen science engagement and activities including the recording, collating and sharing of incidental koala observations across the region.
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Burnett Koala Program Update: Unveiling Milestones!
We are thrilled to share the latest strides from our groundbreaking "Burnett Koala Program," the first large-scale koala conservation initiative in the Burnett catchment. Objective: Enhancing our understanding of inland Burnett koalas' population dynamics and health...
Burnett Koala Program Feb – Aug 2023 Update
KOALA PHOTO CREDIT: Nardine Gray (Tablelands, Qld) The Burnett Koala Program is a regional community project that is making significant strides in the conservation of koalas in the agricultural Burnett. This initiative aims to develop baseline data for koalas...
Off Grid Lifestyle Expo – Goomeri
On the weekend, BCCA attended the Off Grid Lifestyle Expo in Goomeri to share information about sustainable agriculture, land management and conservation on private lands in the Burnett Catchment. Over 120 interested individuals visited our stall over the 1.5 days and...
Burnett Koala Program – Competition time!
This koala breeding season we are changing things up a bit. This year there will be 2 prizes: 1st PRIZE: For the winner of the photo comp 2nd PRIZE: Lucky draw from all observations submitted (So don't worry about the quality of your photos!) Also let us know...
The Power of Citizen Science and Koala Poop
Last week a series of community training workshops were delivered throughout the Inland Burnett as part of our ongoing 'Burnett Koala Program'. Our latest round of funding from the Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water...
Burnett Koala Program – Establishing baseline data for koala populations of the Inland Burnett via non-invasive scat testing
We are excited to announce that the Burnett Koala Program has recently been extended to establish the FIRST EVER Inland Burnett baseline dataset for of koala population dynamics and health via DNA testing of scats, non-invasively collected by the community. This next...
Program Sponsors
This project was supported by the following partners and investors.
