Support for the Great Koala National Park

They have praised the federal government’s transfer to guard habitat that’s house to greater than 12,000 koalas, 36,000 Greater Gliders and greater than 100 different threatened species.

The park will turn into a world-class nature-based tourism vacation spot, boosting the native financial system, companies and jobs.

An extra $60 million in funding for NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service has been introduced to create the park, taking the whole funding to $140 million.

The NSW Government has imposed a right away moratorium on timber harvesting throughout the proposed park boundary.

A complete assist package deal has been introduced for impacted companies and staff, with extra funding. It’s anticipated the choice will influence six timber mills within the area, and between 200 and 300 jobs.

For extra info on the park, go to www.nsw.gov.au/environment-land-and-water/great-koala-national-park

For element on the announcement, go to www.environment.nsw.gov.au/news/great-koala-national-park

Support for the proposed Great Koala National Park:

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)

“WWF-Australia has hailed the creation of the Great Koala National Park as a game changer in the fight to save koalas from extinction and end native forest logging.”

Full assertion: https://wwf.org.au/news/2025/new-national-park-could-help-save-koalas-from-extinction/

Australian Climate and Biodiversity Forum

“Today’s decision is welcomed and a giant stride forward for the protection of endangered koalas and their habitat, and one that is backed by a robust economic plan. This is one of the largest decisions in support of forest conservation in NSW in a generation.”

Full assertion: https://www.climatebiodiversity.org/gknp_a_win_for_koalas_and_the_economy

Nature Conservation Council

“Today’s announcement of the Great Koala National Park is one of the most significant conservation victories in NSW in decades. We are thrilled that from tomorrow, 176,000 hectares of precious native forest, accounting for 20% of NSW’s koala population, will be protected from logging.”

Full assertion: https://www.nature.org.au/ncc_welcomes_the_great_koala_national_park

The Wilderness Society

“Conservation wins don’t get much bigger than this. This historic announcement will give koalas a fighting chance for a future. This is a decision backed by science, and it will deliver outcomes for both nature and the economy.”

Full assertion: https://wilderness.org.au/news-events/historic-win-nsw-delivers-full-great-koala-nationalpark

Outdoors NSW & ACT

“This is a landmark announcement for conservation, recreation, and regional economies. We celebrate the establishment of the Great Koala National Park and the opportunities it brings for more people to enjoy and learn from nature”

Full assertion: https://www.outdoorsnswact.org/post/great-koala-national-park-a-win-forconservation-
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