2020-01-16 OM Agenda - Item 1 - Attachment 1 - Draft SEQ Koala Conservation Strategy 2019-2024

                                                       DRAFT South East Queensland Koala Conservation Strategy 2019–2024




Education and extension                                The Daisy Hill Koala Centre has capacity for over
It is proposed that partnerships are used to deliver   100,000 visitors per year, making it an ideal
state-wide community engagement campaigns that         location to be the public face of koala conservation
provide consistent clear messaging and community       initiatives. The Daisy Hill Koala Centre will continue
actions.                                               to deliver community awareness campaigns,
                                                       citizen science and education programs, and be a
Throughout the life of the Strategy, it is proposed    shopfront for engaging the community.
that various community engagement campaigns
are delivered, ranging from driver awareness during    For more detailed information on these proposed
breeding season through to information about           koala conservation actions and goals, and how
amendments to clearing controls for koala habitat.     they link to the KEP recommendations refer to
Neighbours of important protected koala habitat        Appendix 2.
may be engaged through tailored engagement
to reduce edge effects from invasive plants and
domestic animal attacks.


The Daisy Hill Koala Centre
Built as a dedicated koala education facility, the
Daisy Hill Koala Centre was opened to the public
in 1995. Nestled amongst eucalypt trees and
featuring a large outdoor koala enclosure and many
interactive displays, the Daisy Hill Koala Centre
is a unique place to learn about koalas and their
conservation.




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