WARNING:
JavaScript is turned OFF. None of the links on this concept map will
work until it is reactivated.
If you need help turning JavaScript On, click here.
This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: Topic of Inquiry, What is already being done to prevent extinction? Information for urban residents on what to do when they see a koala, 2017 to 2018 population growth in Brisbane is 2.1% above the national growth rate (Australian Bureau of Statistics {ABS}, n.d). South East Queenslands population is averaging a growth of just over 1000 people every week (Koala Threats, n.d)., Why are Koalas so important Koalas have great cultural significance with Aboriginal people who tell stories of them, draw them in their art work and dance about them (Shclagloth, Cahir & Clark, 2018)., How is land clearing putting Koalas at risk? Urban areas sharing residence with Koala populations shows increased Koala deaths from domestic dogs and cars, Why is land clearing being carried out at a rapid rate? Trees cleared to produce paper, What further action can we take? Share knowledge and information about Koalas to gain understanding of residents in these areas, Why are Koalas so important Koala forests are Australias carbon vaults. The eucalypt species of trees they live and eat from are proven to be the best in storing carbon. (Australian Koala Foundation {AKF}, 2019)., The effects that land clearing has on the lives of koalas in South East Queensland. Why are Koalas so important, How is land clearing putting Koalas at risk? Due to the effects of land clearing koala populaton in South East Queensland has declined 53% (Adams-Hosking, 2017)., The effects that land clearing has on the lives of koalas in South East Queensland. What is already being done to prevent extinction?, How is land clearing putting Koalas at risk? Clearing of trees they live in and feed from, What further action can we take? Plant many eucalypt species of trees, The effects that land clearing has on the lives of koalas in South East Queensland. What further action can we take?, Rapid population growth 2017 to 2018 population growth in Brisbane is 2.1% above the national growth rate (Australian Bureau of Statistics {ABS}, n.d)., What is already being done to prevent extinction? Education on sustainability of Koalas, The effects that land clearing has on the lives of koalas in South East Queensland. How is land clearing putting Koalas at risk?, Why is land clearing being carried out at a rapid rate? Land cleared for infrastructure such as new shopping centres, hospitals and schools, How is land clearing putting Koalas at risk? Koalas entering backyards are drowning in swimming pools, Why is land clearing being carried out at a rapid rate? Rapid population growth, How is land clearing putting Koalas at risk? Stress of loss causes growth in disease in Koalas mainly Chlamydia which can lead to death.