Threats to Koalas

There are many threats to koalas in our local area. Some are influenced by humans and others can occur naturally in our environment. Many of these threats are complex and require input, planning and assistance from multiple stakeholders such as scientists and expert consultants. Some just require minor changes from our community.

Koalas face a number of threats including:

• habitat loss, fragmentation, modification and disturbance
• predation by roaming and domestic dogs
• vehicle strike
• intense burns or wildfires that scorch the tree canopy
• heat stress through prolonged drought and heatwaves
• human-induced climate change
• disease