A MAJOR Koala habitat in the Ipswich district will be safeguarded and improved following a $2m commitment from the Federal government.
The funding will expand, protect and improve 380 hectares of koala habitat in the Grandchester and Flinders Peak area.
Federal Blair MP, Shayne Neumann said it will help with the planting of koala-friendly trees, removing weeds that prevent koalas moving between existing koala habitat and reducing livestock grazing on habitat to facilitate natural regeneration.
“This will supercharge koala conservation efforts to care for koalas in our area.
“It will create new habitat, improve habitat connectivity and make sure koalas have access to the trees that are already there by tackling invasive weeds like lantana.
“We know that landholders care about the environment and koalas, and I am delighted that the Albanese Government is supporting our local landholders to help protect this Australian icon for future generations.”
The project will be delivered by Healthy Land and Water and will support landholders to better protect koalas on their land.
The investment is part of the Government’s $76 million Saving Koalas Fund to better protect koalas and repair koala habitat.
