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CITIZEN SCIENCE
Night Walks Are Helping Map Koalas in New South Wales
Phascolarctos cinereus · NSW government report published September 16, 2026
In Bongil Bongil National Park, trained volunteers are preparing for the thirteenth annual koala survey—using repeatable routes, spotlights and sound to build a long-term record.
The story
Beginning October 9, small teams will walk approximately three-kilometre routes after dark every fourth night through October 25. Each survey lasts about two hours. Volunteers work under ranger supervision with powerful spotlights, audio callback equipment and standardized survey gear.
How the work is done
The method matters. Repeating the same routes and procedures lets researchers compare years instead of collecting isolated sightings. The observations can show koala presence, health indicators and preferred trees while also recording other nocturnal wildlife.
What the evidence means
The accumulated evidence has helped inform discussions around the Great Koala National Park and conservation planning for more than one hundred threatened species. Citizen science works best when enthusiasm is paired with training, consistent methods and careful data management.
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