Koala Country

What is NSW Koala Country?

NSW Koala Country is the official website dedicated to encouraging, supporting and celebrating the conservation of koalas and their habitat across New South Wales.

Gain a deeper understanding of Aboriginal connections to koalas, be inspired by the stories of dedicated individuals and organisations working to protect koalas, and learn more about what the NSW Government is doing to help.

View the NSW Koala Strategy

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NSW Koala Strategy

Backed by over $190 million, the NSW Koala Strategy works towards the long-term goal of doubling koala numbers in New South Wales by 2050.

The strategy delivers targeted conservation action under four key pillars:

Habitat

Koala habitat conservation

Community

Supporting communities to conserve koalas

Health

Improving the safety and health of koalas

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Knowledge

Building our knowledge

Koalas & Aboriginal culture

Explore the many different aspects of the relationship between Aboriginal people and koalas, and learn how traditional ecological knowledge is being applied to the conservation of koalas and their habitat across New South Wales.

Learn more about Aboriginal culture