This insight displays some of the main factors effecting the decreasing koala population in South East Queensland, the measures put in place to stop their extinction, and the possible measures that could be taken to further help the conservation effort.
The following regards information revolving around the overall population of koala's in South-East Queensland. Numerous factors that affect the birth rate of koalas are presented to highlight both the negative and positive impacts that are presented to the population.
My thoughts on the reasons for the current population deficit of koalas in SE Queensland as well as some measures to be undertaken to ensure there survival.
My thoughts on the reasons for the current population deficit of koalas in SE Queensland as well as some measures to be undertaken to ensure there survival.
My thoughts on the reasons for the current population deficit of koalas in SE Queensland as well as some measures to be undertaken to ensure there survival.
My thoughts on the reasons for the current population deficit of koalas in SE Queensland as well as some measures to be undertaken to ensure there survival.
My thoughts on the reasons for the current population deficit of koalas in SE Queensland as well as some measures to be undertaken to ensure there survival.
My thoughts on the reasons for the current population deficit of koalas in SE Queensland as well as some measures to be undertaken to ensure there survival.
My thoughts on the reasons for the current population deficit of koalas in SE Queensland as well as some measures to be undertaken to ensure there survival.
My thoughts on the reasons for the current population deficit of koalas in SE Queensland as well as some measures to be undertaken to ensure there survival.
The SEQ Koala Population over recent years has suffered due to a number of factors; habitat loss, predators, natural disasters, health issues and road fatalities to name a few. All the while conservation efforts are being made to aid the population growth of the national icon.
This insight draws together these contributing factors into a single population model (simulation). This model begins with the known 2006 population and it projected based on current decline rates. Accuracy is limited, however the downward trend is clearly evident.
The Koala has suffered extensive habitat loss as the eucalyptus forests
it depends on for survival are cut down to make room for houses, roads
and agriculture. But the koala also faces a host of other problems as
well. For instance, the Foundation says 4,000 koalas a year are killed
by cars and dogs. Others fall victim to wildfires and diseases and many more. it is estimated that there has been a 50-90% decline of overall koala population(Maxwell et al. 1996)
My thoughts on the reasons for the current population deficit of koalas in SE Queensland as well as some measures to be undertaken to ensure there survival.
"Clearing of koala habitat for urban development as well as vehicle hits, dog attacks and disease has severely reduced South East Queensland’s koala population." (Nolan, L. 2012)
This insight into the factors affecting both the increasing and decreasing factors of koala population demonstrates the link that each part plays on the other.
This in-depth concept map portrays the factors influencing koala births and deaths in SEQ. It also shows that the eucalyptus tree population in SEQ is vital for the survival of the koala.
Koala populations in South East Queensland have been plummeting for decades and is only speeding up. Here is a Systems Dynamics model of key factors that increase and decrease the Koala population in SEQ.
Throughout the model it is clear that if SEQ continues to grow with urbanisation and are not proactive with community awareness, Koala numbers will plummet.
