Koala population (Component A)

The 2025 baseline Econd® score for the Native Fauna koala population (Component A) is 3.5. Koala activity was identified at one of the 12 sampling sites for the baseline survey year 2025, in accordance with the SAT survey protocol in the vegetated assessment unit.

It is noted that two of the vegetated units are dominated by rainforest and unlikely to record koala activity. It is expected that the revegetated assessment units will support an increase in koala activity once trees can support koalas.

Koala habitat (Component B)

The 2025 baseline Econd® score for the Native Fauna koala habitat (Component B) is 48.9. Econd® scores were highest in the vegetated areas (Assessment Unit: AU03), as expected given the dominant presence of locally important and ancillary tree species (Youngentob et al., 2021). These areas scored particularly high with respect to habitat quality relative to the other Assessment Units (pre-weighted raw Econd® of 59), captured through key features and indicators, including the number of usable trees and average tree height.

The raw (pre-weighted) Econd® for the cleared areas (AU01) and CEA (AU02), are 39 and 37, respectively and the lowest of the Assessment Units, with the lowest scores across all indicator classes from landscape context, habitat quality and presence of threats.

As a baseline assessment, the outcomes from this Asset Account describe a highly modified landscape from a koala population and habitat perspective. This is considered a fair reflection of the current state from the landholders’ perspective. The quality, condition and general habitat potential vary considerably across the property, reflected in the delineation of Assessment Units and the nature and characteristics of the regrowth areas. Historical land use practices across the property, including continuous cattle grazing, have led to the fragmentation of potential koala populations and habitat.

Overall, the property offers immense potential to provide core koala habitat. Recent strategic management practice changes by the current landholders are focused on restoration, conservation and the transition of grazing areas towards a mixed forest and grazing system. Whilst these changes may be clearly evident on the ground, it is noted that such changes take time to be reflected in key impact metrics, including koala population activity and improvements in koala habitat condition.