The creation of the Great Koala National Park was a key election commitment from Labor.
The creation of the Great Koala National Park was a key election commitment from Labor, with land now being assessed for protection.
The Minns government has halted logging in more than 100 sections of state forest on the Mid North Coast.Environment Minister Penny Sharpe said its establishment is a crucial part of an overall koala protection strategy. The GKNP would protect a total of 315,000 hectares of koala habitat on public lands. 140,000 hectares is already protected as conservation reserves, while the remaining 175,000 hectares are currently classified as State Forest.
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