Koala fodder plantations play a vital role in supporting the health and rehabilitation of Koalas in care. During recovery, each Koala consumes between 3–4 kilograms of fresh eucalyptus leaves every week, making a consistent and reliable fodder supply essential for wildlife carers across South East Queensland.

In partnership with Woodland Environmental, Raptor Environmental undertook a comprehensive review of Logan City Council’s Koala Fodder Plantations to ensure long-term sustainability and resilience of this crucial resource. The project included:

• Detailed fodder plantation audits and new fodder site assessments

• Stakeholder consultation with neighbouring councils, wildlife carer organisations, and individual carers

• Identification of best-practice site management and training needs for carers and land managers

Through collaboration and on-the-ground engagement, the review delivered a series of actionable recommendations, including:

• Future fodder site options and feasibility analysis

• Budget and resource planning

• Plantation improvement strategies

• Establishing a connected local carer network

• Delivering fodder harvesting training

• Enhancing site access and coordination across local authorities

These outcomes have strengthened the regional network supporting Koalas in care and resulted in actionable recommendations including future fodder site options analysis, budget considerations, and plantation improvements. Additional outcomes included establishing a local carer network, providing fodder harvesting training, improving site access, and forming local authority partnerships. 

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Koalas in care photo credit: Wildcare Australia, Samantha Longman