How to Save Our Koalas

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by Lynne Cargill (subscribe)

I'm a grandmother, a retired teacher, an avid reader who loves historical re-enactment, English Country Dance, writing and Op Shopping. My business www.StepIntoHistory.com.au is designed to help children experience history through school incursions.

Published May 2nd 2014

Not Too Soon to Worry

We don't want to lose them do we?

Did you know that our iconic koalas are in danger? Here are some ways you can help to save them through the Australian Koala Foundation.

Adopt a Koala

For $30 - $40 you'll receive a certificate with a photo of your koala and some stickers. It looks very nice framed and placed in an office foyer. The chosen koalas come from places like Dreamworld and Alma Park so if you 'd like, you can even visit your koala.

Adopt a Koala. Images from AKF

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Plant a Tree
One slogan used by AKF was "No Tree No Me". Most Aussies know that koalas are very picky and will only eat a few select varieties of eucalypt so it's important to replenish the supply of these trees. $10 will buy one tree for yourself, in memory of someone or as gift. I think I'll suggest to my family that at my funeral people be asked to pin $10 on a branch for koala trees. You could also do it at a birthday party.

You can also help out with tree planting.

KoalaMap
This very clever tool is being used to identify koala habitat by tree species, to enable regeneration projects and to record individual sightings of Koalas. You can help by reporting sightings.

Irresistible

Gift Shop
The AKF has a delightful shop with a wide range of products. Some of the items are very inexpensive and would make great gits for overseas friends and relatives. Tattoos are only 50c each. Choose from stationary, clothing, toys and books, magnets, bags, tea towels, games and stickers.