LANDHOLDER PARTNERSHIP
We are looking to partner with landholders in our LGA to protect and restore koala habitat on private land.
In filling out this form, there is no predefined level of involvement or commitment required from community members; it serves as an initial step rather than a binding commitment to joining the partnership. We welcome all levels of involvement from our community members.
Could your land be a safe space for koalas?
We are calling on landholders and community members who might be interested in partnering with Council to manage koalas and their habitats on private land. The type of land we are interested in includes lands such as small residential blocks to large agricultural parcels across Port Stephens.
What is a koala safe space?
A koala safe space is a feature of habitat or land that contributes positively to the health, wellbeing and long-term conservation of koalas across the Port Stephens LGA. They can be found in rural and urban areas and span from a single paddock or yard tree to a large bush block. Safe spaces include corridors* for safe movement of koalas.
*corridors - connections across the landscape that link up areas of habitat
What we can do together:
- Plant koala food and shelter trees to restore land to make more habitat for koalas. This includes anything from planting a handful of koala feed trees to large scale plantings.
- Remove weeds to make existing habitat better for koalas
- Find out how koalas move through the landscape (population counting, monitoring, surveys, reporting koala sightings or issues) to tell us more about our koala populations
- Create koala friendly backyards
- Identify important connectivity corridors or linking areas which help koalas move through our landscape
If you have a safe space on your land and are interested in participating in the partnership please click “Next” to fill in this form. Even if you cannot provide a safe space on your own property, there are other ways to be involved, including reporting sightings, citizen science and advocacy. We would love to hear from you.
KOALA LANDHOLDER PARTNERSHIP COMPETITION
When you sign up to become a koala landholder partner from 9 to 30 November 2023 you will go in the draw to win a 1 night Koala Sanctuary experience in a deluxe glamping tent at Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary.
The Koala Sanctuary experience includes:
- Accommodation for 2 adults in a deluxe glamping tent
- Welcome hamper including a selection of Australian sourced produce
- Continental breakfast (ingredients in tent)
- Unlimited access to the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary
- Guided Sanctuary tour by a local guide
Please note that entries must comply with the Terms & Conditions to be considered a valid entry.
YOUR PRIVACY
Port Stephens Council is committed to protecting your privacy. We take reasonable steps to comply with relevant legislation and Council policy.
Purpose: Council is collecting this information as part of the Koala Landholder Partnership. We are looking to partner with landholders and community members to protect and restore koala habitat on private land.
Intended recipients: Council staff and other government agencies, as required.
Supply: Voluntary
Consequence of Non Provision: Your request may not be accepted or processed due to a lack of information.
Storage and security: This document will be saved in Council’s records management system in accordance with Council policy and relevant legislation.
Access: Please get in touch with Council on 02 4988 0255 to enquire how you can access information.
