PLANTING NATIVE VEGETATION for koalas in Moree The following native vegetation species are recognised as important food and shelter trees for koalas in the Moree region. Planting these trees will benefit koalas by providing additional food and shelter habitat. Koalas prefer woodland habitat that contains several species of food and shelter trees and in close proximity to permanent water. It is crucial to plant trees suitable for your soil type and position in the landscape. Trees growing in less than ideal conditions will suffer stress and produce foliage that contains higher concentrations of phenols and tannins that can discourage koalas from eating them. Use the information overleaf to determine which species will be most suitable at your place. All the trees listed are valuable to koalas; those highlighted yellow appear to be most favourable in the Moree region. Where possible, to maximise koala use of new trees, plant in close proximity to a water source and preferably adjoining existing woodland or create a corridor linking two remnant woodland patches. By planting strategically, you will increase the size of woodland patches and provide linkages between woodland remnants that will benefit koalas. Contact WIRES if you see a sick or injured koala on 1300 094 737 For more guidance on restoring koala habitat see resources available at https://koala.nsw.gov.au/ Record a koala sighting to the NSW Government’s BioNet Atlas database using the ‘I Spy Koala’ app (visit the Apple or Google app stores to download) This initiative made possible by the NSW Landcare Program. A collaboration of Local Land Services and Landcare NSW Inc. supported by the NSW Government. WATERCOURSES/ FLOODPLAINS/ SLOPES/ COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME RIVERS & CREEKS BLACK SOIL RED SOILS FOOD TREES Rough-barked apple Angophora floribunda Blakely's red gum Eucalyptus blakelyi River red gum Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dirty gum Eucalyptus chloroclada Coolibah Eucalyptus coolabah Silver-leaf ironbark Eucalyptus melanophloia Pilliga box Eucalyptus pilligaensis Yellow box Eucalyptus melliodora Grey box Eucalyptus moluccana Bimble box Eucalyptus populnea Mugga ironbark Eucalyptus sideroxylon SHELTER TREES Brigalow Acacia harpophylla Weeping myall Acacia pendula Cooba wattle Acacia salicina Kurrajong Brachychiton populneus White cypress Callitris glaucophylla Belah Casuarina cristana River oak Casuarina cunninghamiana Wilga Geijera parviflora *Yellow highlighted species indicates prefered/primary food trees Indicates suitable tree species Indicates marginal tree species Acknowledgements This project was funded by the New South Wales Koala Strategy and Saving our Species. This project was supported by North West Local Land Services in partnership with North West Ecological Services (Phil Spark) and Northern Slopes Landcare Association. Photos by John Hodge. FOR MORE INFORMATION Northern Slopes Landcare Association North West Local Land Services 35B Maitland Street 203 Balo Street Bingara NSW 2404 Moree NSW 2400 T: 02 6724 2052 T: 02 6750 9000 www.northernslopeslandcare.com.au www.lls.nsw.gov.au © State of New South Wales through Local Land Services 2020. The information contained in this publication is based on knowledge and understanding at the time of writing June 2020. However, because of advances in knowledge, users are reminded of the need to ensure that the information upon which they rely is up to date and to check the currency of the information with the appropriate officer of Local Land Services or the user’s independent adviser. For updates go to www.lls.nsw.gov.au.