The newly proposed Great Koala National Park in Australia is set to be a critical test case for the viability of protecting large, connected forest habitats. This initiative stems from the understanding that koalas require more than just isolated patches of trees to thrive.
Instead, the park’s design hinges on the practical need for continuous habitat corridors that can sustain koala populations into the future. The success of this park could set a precedent for how essential wildlife corridors are established and managed within protected areas.
Source: Mongabay