Famous Sam the koala who was rescued during Victorian bushfires in Feb 2009.
So there’ s a Senate inquiry into Koalas which are definitely our favorite local wildlife. Here at Wye River and Treetops Wye River accommodation we’ve got lots of koalas in comparison to years ago when we first came here. We see at least one every day and sometimes as many as two or three. And of course George, our local resident has become an icon here at Treetops, as much a drawcard for our guests as our fabulous location in the trees overlooking Wye River beach.
But in many parts of Oz the picture is different, and the koala is under threat for due to habitat destruction, fragmentation of forests, bushfires, feral and domestic animals, climate change and in-breeding. Whew! The inquiry will report next month – I’m keen to see many recommendations for how we can continue to protect these beautiful and unique animals.