Koala Food Forest is a vineyard-style planting consisting of carefully selected eucalyptus tree species.
Koalas need a range of eucalyptus leaf species to eat from that reflect seasonal changes. Ten species were chosen for the Koala Food Forest to appeal to the koala preferences at Symbio:
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In 18-24 months, the trees are expected to reach up to 3 metres high and 2 metres wide, with the mature trees managed up to 4 metres high by 3 metres wide.
When the trees reach maturity, Symbio will sustainably harvest the leaves to feed the koalas in their care and wild koala populations when affected by natural disasters.
As koalas are fussy eaters and only eat the fresh shoots of the branches, the remainder of the branches are fed out to other animals at Symbio including the Possums, Kangaroos, Wombats and farm animals.