• 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.

  • Your Details

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • 1. Please indicate all the types (and scale) of works you would like to apply for:

    Note: final project details including the number of trees or area of works will be determined in consultation with successful applicants. 
  • Tree planting/revegetation (incl. site prep and 1 community planting facilitated by GSL)

  • *Planting at a density of ~150 trees/hectare*

  • Weed Control/Bush Regeneration
  • Fencing

  • *Wildlife-friendly rural fencing to exclude or manage grazing pressure from livestock*

  • Tubestock Purchase
  • I’m interested in finding out more about Cultural/Ecological burning
  • 2. What kind of contributions (time or resources) are you able to provide to assist with the habitat restoration?
  • 3. Please select the following that apply:
  • 4. Have you participated in the following environmental or biodiversity conservation projects on your property?
  • 5. Are you currently managing your property to increase its ecological value or achieve conservation goals?
  • 6. Have you observed or recorded (e.g., using FeralScan) the following pest animals (or signs of their activity) on your property:
  • 7. Do you see any issues with allowing contractors onto your property?
  • 8. Are you happy to host a facilitated community planting day or other workshops on your property (your property will need a current $20 million public liability insurance policy or be member of Landcare)?
  • 9. Would you be interested in participating in our annual ‘Koala Karaoke’ monitoring project? This would involve attaching a small audio device to a tree on your property to listen for koala calls for 10 days during the breeding season (October-November 2023)?
  • 10. Greater Sydney Landcare will be working closely with the NSW Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) and Campbelltown and Wollondilly Council on this project. Do you give permission for Wingecarribee Shire Council to share the information provided in this application?
  • 11. Would you like to receive information about other land management or conservation initiatives programs or workshops from Greater Sydney Landcare or our partners?
  • 12. Which year/s would you prefer to have on-ground restorations works conducted:
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