Koalas In The High Country
Crows Nest Qld and districts
How can I help Koalas?
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When driving at dusk or dawn, slow down and watch out for koalas on the move, especially during breeding season from July to January.
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Keep your dog confined inside or in a kennel at night.
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Report koala sightings, via apps QWildlife or Inaturalist or contact Sandra on 0437 734 556
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If you have room, plant koala friendly trees on your property.
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Support wildlife carers in your region.
What do I do if I see a koala?​
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Restrain and keep pets away from the koala. If your neighbours live close to you, let them know about the koala and ask them to contain pets also.
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Observe from a distance to determine whether it shows any signs of sickness or injury.
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If the animal seems healthy, keep your dog contained and check again later. It will likely move onto another tree in its home range.
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If the koala does show signs of being sick or injured, please contact
HCKAG 0437 734 556
KLAWS 0427 969 860
RSPCA 1300 264 625
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Signs of sickness or injuries include:
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​A wet and dirty bottom
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Infected or inflamed eyes
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Signs of injury - blood, not using all four limbs when climbing or walking
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Sitting at the base of a tree
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Staying in one tree for more than a couple of days.
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Planting Trees for Koalas
The PLANTING TREES booklet is your starting point for learning about planting koala trees across the Toowoomba Region. The WHY, the WHERE, the WHEN, HOW TO DO IT & WHICH SPECIES.
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And the ADDITIONAL RESOURCES document builds on our discussions with local landholders, steeped in a history of successful plantings, as well as a range of local consultant ecologists and community groups.