Forestry Corporation is once again organising its annual delivery of koala food tree seedlings to support Koala Conservation Australia’s (KCA) community koala tree giveaway, aimed at improving habitat on the Mid North Coast.

Tree seedlings grown at Forestry Corporation’s Grafton nursery have recently been delivered for the Koala Hospital’s annual koala food tree giveaway.

“A huge thank you again to Forestry for donating these much-needed trees,” Koala Conservation Australia spokesperson Scott Castle said.

“The annual tree giveaway engages the wider community in planting koala food trees and goes some way to regenerating and connecting existing habitats,” he said.

Private or public land holders with some open space for tree plantings can order trees on the KCA website, then collect their trees at Guulabaa, Place of Koala in Cowarra State Forest between 10am and 2pm, Monday to Saturday.

Recipients will be asked to provide their details and the planting location, so in the future, KCA can contact them if they need to harvest food for koalas in its care.

Forestry Corporation Partnership Leader Leah Moncrieff, who organised the tree giveaway, said 25,000 seedlings will be donated this year.

“These donations bring the total to 150,000 trees donated over the years,” Ms Moncrieff said.

“These trees support local planting projects to provide sustenance for koala populations, improve connectivity between areas, afford future food and habitat and improve environmental value.

“This joint enterprise between the Koala Conservation Australia and Forestry Corporation supports our wonderful ongoing partnership and long-standing collaboration, which includes the establishment of a Wild Koala Breeding Centre within Cowarra State Forest.

“This program also allows the community to become involved and contribute to the health and wellbeing of koalas, supporting local wildlife and the environment.

“Forestry Corporation is passionate about koalas and are very excited to support KCAs efforts by providing tree seedlings. We also offer easy-to-follow planting information and resources, which is available from the Tree Giveaway webpage and on site when you pick up seedlings.

“These resources will assist in selecting the right species for the right location, when and how to plant, how to alleviate ongoing risks and maintaining the seedlings until they become established ensuring success,” she said.

To find out more about Forestry Corporation’s community partnerships, please visit www.forestrycorporation.com.au