18 May 2015

Koala count postponed

For curious Islanders wondering about last Thursday's planned koala count on the Island...

Due to the forecast extreme weather we have chosen to postpone the Raymond Island Koala Count that was scheduled for [last] Thursday. The key factors for the decision were the safety of students and other volunteers, and the accuracy of the count with Koalas being harder to find whilst sheltering from wild weather.

We hope to reschedule the count for September - enquiries can be directed to DELWP Bairnsdale on 5152 0400.

Simon Ruff | Southern Ark Project Field Officer |Environment & Natural Resources
Regional Services | Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning