Endangered Greater Gliders Spotted in NSW's Proposed Koala National Park as Logging Sparks Concern
Date: 17-apr-2025
A crucial habitat under threat despite conservation efforts
New South Wales, April 17, 2025 — In a new twist to Australia’s conservation debate, recent government surveys have revealed the presence of over 40,000 endangered greater gliders in the area earmarked for the Great Koala National Park. Yet, despite the ecological importance, logging continues unabated within the proposed boundaries.
Wildlife in peril as promises stall
The survey, conducted between April and July 2024, estimates between 29,693 and 44,211 greater gliders reside in the park area — a discovery environmentalists describe as a "wake-up call." Some pockets in the park’s northwest were found to harbor glider densities rarely seen elsewhere in Australia.
This finding intensifies pressure on the NSW Minns Labor government, which pledged to establish the park during its 2023 election campaign. Despite that commitment, logging by Forestry Corporation NSW is still taking place — including in forests where high glider numbers were recorded.
Conservation groups call for urgent action
Environmental advocates, including the Nature Conservation Council and the Forest Alliance NSW, are urging the government to immediately halt logging operations and legally formalize the park’s creation. They warn that the continued destruction of glider habitat may lead to irreversible damage to the population already struggling due to climate impacts and habitat fragmentation.
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- Greater gliders were listed as endangered in 2022.
- The species is highly sensitive to habitat loss and deforestation.
- The proposed park spans 176,000 hectares of critical native forest.
Government yet to deliver on full protection
While some pre-planning for the park is reportedly underway, no formal timeline has been shared with the public. A spokesperson from the NSW Department of Environment stated the glider population data would "help guide future protection strategies," but offered no comment on halting current logging activities.
For conservationists and local communities alike, the clock is ticking. With such a rich population of greater gliders identified, many believe the government must act now or risk losing a rare opportunity to protect one of Australia’s most unique marsupials.
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