In this episode, Stephanie Carrick from the Sydney Basin Koala Network joined Hawkesbury Environment Network's AGM held on 22 November 2025 as a guest speaker and shared an inside look at their new Koala Corridor interactive map. Stephanie shares what the latest data reveals about koala movement, habitat connectivity, and the pressures facing populations across Greater Sydney.

Stephanie also discusses recent developments in the Campbelltown region, including what's changing on the ground, how roads and urban expansion affect koala crossings, and why well-planned corridors are critical for the long-term survival of these animals.

A must-listen for anyone interested in local wildlife conservation, urban planning impacts, and the future of koalas in NSW.

Follow along with Steph's presentation here

Episode Links:

• Sydney Basin Koala Network https://www.sydneybasinkoalanetwork.org.au/

• Total Environment Network https://www.tec.org.au/

• Koala Corridor Interactive Map https://www.sydneybasinkoalanetwork.org.au/greater_sydney_corridor_mapping

• Kellie Leigh https://www.scienceforwildlife.org/

• Save Sydney Koalas https://www.facebook.com/savesydneyskoalas

• Rural Boundary Clearing Code https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/boundary-clearing-tool

• I Spy Koala app https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/animals-and-plants/nsw-koala-country/help-koalas/report-sighting

• iNaturalist https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/

• BioNet https://atlas.bionet.nsw.gov.au/Default.aspx

• Land for Wildlife https://cen.org.au/projects/land-for-wildlife/

• Southwest Sydney Koala Project https://www.greatersydneylandcare.org/southwest-sydney-koala-project/

• Hawkesbury Environment Network https://hen.org.au

• Contact the Hawkesbury Eco Hour Podcast [email protected]