In Victoria, blue gum plantation logging displaces thousands of koalas each year, exacerbating overcrowding in nearby forests and increasing the risk of bushfire-related injuries and deaths. With about 42,500 koalas living in these plantations, the annual harvest of 8,000 to 10,000 hectares leaves them homeless. Displaced koalas migrate to nearby trees and properties but often face evictions again after a year. This situation highlights the lack of sufficient trees in southwest Victoria to sustain koala populations, contributing to decline and welfare issues amid existing ecological stressors.
Thousands of koalas are displaced annually due to blue gum plantation logging in Victoria, intensifying overcrowding and increasing fatal risks from bushfires.
The estimated 42,500 koalas in blue gum plantations face homelessness as 8,000 to 10,000 hectares are harvested each year, leading to high mortality risks.
Koalas are adding pressure to nearby forests, which lack sufficient trees for sustenance, ultimately threatening their welfare and the health of native vegetation.
Displaced koalas from logged areas suffer extreme stress while seeking new homes, heightening the risk of starvation and death amid constrained habitats.
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