Koala Conservation and Management Strategy

The koala is an important part of Australia's natural and cultural heritage. The koala is suffering declines in some parts of Australia and management issues vary significantly from region to region.

There is a clear need for a strategic approach to the conservation and management of koalas to maximise, and track, the effectiveness of conservation efforts.

The Natural Resource Management Ministerial Council endorsed the National Koala Conservation and Management Strategy 2009-2014 on 5 November 2009.

The strategy aims to conserve koalas by retaining viable populations in the wild throughout their natural range.

The strategy provides a national coordinating framework for plans and actions to conserve and manage koalas, many of which are already being undertaken by state and local governments.

The strategy is coordinated by a cross-jurisdictional implementation team and ensures regular engagement with a wide range of stakeholders, including researchers, local governments, conservation groups and developers.