Koala research funding boost | Noosa Today

Rehabilitated koalas will be fitted with collars, released into the wild and then monitored to understand the potential conservation benefits.

Environment Minister Meaghan Scanlon said Australia Zoo will undertake the research with a $90,000 grant from the State Government’s Community Sustainability Action Grants – Koala Applied Research South East Queensland program.

“Koalas are an Australian icon – and Queensland is playing its part to protect and preserve them,” Ms Scanlon said.

“The program will be undertaken in several south east Queensland local government areas – and the findings will inform future release programs.

“Australia Zoo will also conduct a community education and survey to assess…