Koala EOI Form

Expression of Interest Form

Southwest Sydney Koala Project (including Lower Blue Mountains) – Koala Habitat Restoration
Eligibility
Eligibility will be considered based on a range of criteria, including:
- Presence of koala habitat on your property and/or
- Linkages to existing koala habitat adjacent to your property
- Landholder’s demonstrated commitment to conservation and natural resource management
- Landholder’s ability and willingness to maintain and monitor project sites
- Other considerations in the selection process include:
  - Area and quality of koala habitat on the property
  - Proximity of property to an area of high biodiversity value (e.g., wildlife corridor)
  - Sustainable long-term benefits (I.e., commitment to ongoing maintenance, proximity to water and refugia)
  - Value for money (e.g., cost per hectare restored)
Further Information
- Any proposed plantings to be funded must include at least 30% preferred koala tree species for the locality.
- Requested funding must only be used to undertake the approved restoration activities.
- Landholders will be expected to enter a management agreement for 10 years.
- All projects must include in-kind or financial co-contribution/co-investment or both.
- Projects will be subject to progress payments on meeting the outcomes specified in the management agreement.
- Project details and data will be entered into the Habitat Restoration NSW online portal for reporting purposes.
- Greater Sydney Landcare will provide technical advice and support in the project development.
- Applications for this EOI are for the periods of 2023-2026, with the potential for additional applications for funding at later stages.
- Projects must be completed before June 2026.
- All projects will be assessed to determine if a known (registered) aboriginal site is located near the project site. If this is the case, a qualified consultant will complete an Aboriginal Due Diligence Report to ensure that the proposed restoration activities do not impact on Aboriginal Cultural Heritage.
Further guidelines regarding the eligibility of projects will be discussed following shortlisting of applications. Landholder/s will be invited to a meeting with project officers to provide additional details.
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Expression of Interest Form

Eligibility

Further Information

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