Event Type
Landcare Region
BCT Region
Upper Hunter - -Koala Food Trees in the Tops2Tops Corridor
Hunter Region Landcare Network presents an interactive workshop for you to discover the latest research on koalas and their habitats. Learn the many ways you can help protect and encourage koalas and other fauna on your property or bushcare site. Find out the latest about the Tops 2 Tops Koala Corridor project and which fauna are using the area. There will also be a presentation on koala behaviour, habitat and monitoring by National Parks and Wildlife Service.
This event is sponsored by the Private Land Conservation Matters Program, a joint initiative of the Biodiversity Conservation Trust and Landcare NSW. Morning Tea and Lunch are included in the workshop.
Please register by Friday 13th September. Tickets are $10 +GST per person. 9am arrival for 9.30am-2pm.
Individual members of Hunter Region Landcare Network are eligible for free tickets for HRLN events. To join our network please visit our website and join up ($10 for annual membership) before returning here to Humanitix to register for the Koala Workshop. Register - Hunter Region Landcare Network (hunterlandcare.org.au)
Event Topics
Event Outcomes
Growth in learning measure (Scale 1 - 100)
Koala Smart - Free Curriculum aligned program
On Saturday 21st September 2024, Meg Drinan and Paul Melehan (our Mid and Upper Hunter Local Landcare Coordinators) worked with our partners The Biodiversity Conservation Trust to deliver a Koala Habitat Workshop at Belltrees Public School.
The workshop included a host of knowledgeable guest speakers: Daniel Trudgeon, Senior Land Services Officer from Hunter Local Land Services, Candice Skelton, Project Officer for Barrington Tops area Koala Reserves (National Parks and Wildlife Service Hunter Central Coast Branch), Rhys Corrigan, Regional Conservation Officer at the Biodiversity Conservation Trust. Talks included koala habitat restoration, koala monitoring and conservation.
HRLN and BCT would like to thank Belltrees Public School for providing a wonderful venue for the day to hold the talks. Koala food trees given to participants were grown with funds provided by the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife and Hunter Local Land Services.
Koala Habitat Workshop Feedback Report
1. Overview
This report collates feedback from attendees of the Koala Habitat Workshop, categorizing their responses into key themes. The feedback highlights the strengths of the event, areas of interest for future learning, and suggestions for improvement.
2. What Attendees Liked About the Event
Participants appreciated various aspects of the workshop, particularly:
- Informative Content
- Learning about koala habitat initiatives.
- Concise and well-structured presentations.
- Insights into koala habitat needs.
- Engagement & Communication
- Good interaction between speakers and attendees.
- Opportunities to discuss habitat improvement.
- Event Location & Presentation
- Well-presented slides.
- Great venue choice.
Overall, feedback indicated that attendees found the workshop engaging, well-organized, and highly informative.
3. Topics of Interest for Future Learning
Attendees expressed interest in deepening their understanding of the following topics:
- Habitat Restoration & Improvement
- How to enhance koala habitat.
- Methods to improve clay soil for gum tree planting.
- Biodiversity & Conservation Efforts
- More information on biodiversity conservation programs.
- Understanding translocation programs for koalas.
- Community Engagement & Action
- Strategies to address public apathy toward conservation.
- Opportunities for site visits to active projects.
4. Suggestions for Event Improvement
- Greater Focus on Habitat Restoration
- More emphasis on growing and planting koala habitat.
- Discussion on threats like feral deer and funding for exclusion measures.
- Experiential Learning Opportunities
- Hosting events on-site at properties or projects.
- Invitations to see conservation programs firsthand.
- Networking & Collaboration
- Sharing attendee contact details to build connections.
- Enhanced Promotion & Outreach
- Expanding event advertising through local Landcare groups.
- Linking with Upper Hunter Platypus Workshops and waterway restoration projects.
- Miscellaneous Suggestions
- Bringing a live koala for engagement (noted humorously).
- Overall, no major complaints—attendees found the event enjoyable and valuable.
5. Conclusion
The Koala Habitat Workshop was well-received, with attendees praising the informative presentations and interactive format. Key areas for improvement include a stronger emphasis on hands-on habitat restoration, increased networking opportunities, and broader promotional outreach. Future workshops could incorporate field visits and discussions on addressing conservation challenges, ensuring continued engagement and learning.