Koala Tree Planting
A list of organisations in Australia (and some worldwide) that are planting trees for koalas. The first three organisations below encourage hands-on community participation in koala tree planting, others rely on memberships or donations.
Planting trees is one of the most rewarding ways to help koalas. Its outdoors, fun, easy but physical, so at the end of the day you feel happy-tired. You get to visit the most fascinating planting sites (usually a beautiful farm or river), meet locals and their cute working dogs, work with like-minded people who love nature.
In COVID-19 isolation community events are not happening, but by June or July some restrictions may be lifted – now is the time to register for these events.
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VICTORIA:
Koala Clancy Foundation
Koala charity that runs community events including tree planting regularly throughout the year. Trees are planted along rivers and waterways on Melbourne’s Western Plains, providing future-proof habitat trees for the koala source populations of the You Yangs & Brisbane Ranges.
When: Multiple dates from June to August every year. See dates: https://www.koalaclancyfoundation.org.au/events/
Can individuals join a planting day? Yes
Can corporates arrange a planting day? Yes
Donations accepted: Yes
https://www.koalaclancyfoundation.org.au/
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NEW SOUTH WALES:
Bangalow Koalas
Koala charity that plants trees for koalas along a corridor that will eventually link Byron Bay to Tenterfield, NSW. The corridor aims to get koalas away from roads and dogs and into safe areas. Community planting days are held regularly.
When: Multiple dates from Feb to August every year. Dates advertised on facebook
Can individuals join a planting day? Yes
Can corporates arrange a planting day? Yes
Donations accepted: Yes
http://www.bangalowkoalas.com.au/
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AUSTRALIA-wide:
National Tree Day: Planet Ark
An annual event all over Australia, anyone can join National Tree Day. Events are run by partners, including Koala Clancy Foundation & Landcare groups, this site provides a one-stop shop for events.
When: around 2 August (31 July for schools)
Can individuals join a planting day? Yes
Can corporates arrange a planting day? Yes
Donations accepted: Yes
https://treeday.planetark.org/
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VICTORIA:
Tree Project
An organisation that sows and grows native trees in urban backyards. Anyone can become a member and care for trees at home. The trees are then sold to to rural revegetation projects at a reduced rate.
When: Not shown yet for this year
Can individuals join a planting day? Possibly, must be a member
Can corporates arrange a planting day? Yes
Donations accepted: Yes
https://www.treeproject.org.au/
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SOUTH AUSTRALIA:
Trees For Life
co-ordinate tree planting and bush protection in South Australia. Anyone can volunteer as a tree grower, planter, or seed collector. They offer free training to members.
When: winter (Fleurieu Planting Group)
Can individuals join a planting day? Maybe – have to register by email
Can corporates arrange a planting day? Not sure
Donations accepted: Yes
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AUSTRALIA-wide
15 Trees
provide funding for tree planting as a method of reducing an individual’s carbon footprint. Participants are encouraged to ‘purchase’ 15 trees, that are planted on your behalf. 15 trees are helping to fund Koala Clancy Foundation’s tree planting in Victoria in 2020, amongst other projects Australia-wide.
When: Year-round
Can individuals join a planting day? No
Can corporates arrange a planting day? Yes
Donations accepted: Yes
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Greening Australia
Membership and donation-based, Greening Australia provides funding for tree planting and environmental projects Australia-wide. They joint-funded the koala tree planting at Campbelltown, Sydney area for Wild Koala Day 2019.
When: Year-round
Can individuals join a planting day? Not really, members only
Can corporates arrange a planting day?
Donations accepted: Yes
https://www.greeningaustralia.org.au/
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GLOBAL:
One Tree Planted
support tree planting projects worldwide. In Australia, they are supporting Bangalow Koalas tree planting in northern New South Wales. Anyone can get involved by donating, fundraising or starting their own tree planting group.
When: Year-round
Can individuals join a planting day? Not really, must go to one of their partners.
Can corporates arrange a planting day? Yes, organised through partners.
Donations accepted: Yes
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Have a tree planting event in koala habitat? Contact president@koalaclancyfoundation.org.au to have it listed here.
Are you part of a group interested in learning more about koala tree planting? Learn from the experts at these Online Tree Planting Workshops.
