Koala Food Trees

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On average it costs $10 to plant and provide multi-year weed maintenance.

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Koalas in the Tweed region prefer four tree varieties - these are called Primary food trees

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• Swamp Mahogony     (Eucalyptus robusta)

• Tallowwood               (Eucalyptus microcorys)

• Grey Gum                  (Eucalyptus propinqua)

• Forest Red Gum        (Eucalyptus tereticornis)

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They also eat other varieties of trees which are called Secondary food trees.  These are not their preferred variety but are also an important food source.

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The preferred tree species will vary from region to region in Australia.  Koalas have adapted over time to eating the trees that are native to their geographical area.

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