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Koalas and the community : a study of low density populations in Southern Sydney

The aim of this study was to investigate the distribution, density, health, condition, fertility, causes of mortality, home range size and tree preferences, of koalas in low density populations in the south of Sydney. This information was then used to make management recommendations; good management is needed because there is rapid human population growth and pressure for development of koala habitat in the Sydney region. State Environment Planning Policy 44(SEPP44) is New South Wales legislation that relates to developments affecting koala habitat. Problems in the application of SEPP44 in the Sydney region were found to exist, such as Sutherland Local Government Area (LGA) not being covered, and changes to this legislation are also recommended. / Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:ADTP/181869
Date January 2002
CreatorsWard, Steven J., University of Western Sydney, College of Science, Technology and Environment, School of Science, Food and Horticulture
Source SetsAustraliasian Digital Theses Program
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
SourceTHESIS_CSTE_SFH_Ward_S.xml

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