Richmond River Koala Parks is a community-led campaign working to protect 56,200 hectares of native State Forests across north-east NSW by converting them into national parks.
These forests contain critical habitat for koalas, greater gliders and 132 other threatened species, while also protecting vital water catchments, storing carbon, and supporting the region’s extraordinary biodiversity.
We’re campaigning to secure permanent protection for these public forests before they’re lost to logging.
For decades, these public native forests have been logged despite their extraordinary value for wildlife, clean water, climate resilience and local communities.
Today, north-east NSW stands at a crossroads.
The decisions being made now will determine whether future generations inherit thriving forests filled with koalas, greater gliders and healthy waterways, or landscapes that continue to be degraded and lose biodiversity.
This is our chance to secure lasting protection for some of Australia’s most important forests.
The proposed Richmond River Koala Parks would protect some of the most ecologically significant public forests in Australia, ensuring they remain healthy and thriving for future generations.
Protecting these forests will take all of us.
The future of north-east NSW’s public forests will be shaped by the voices of people who care about them.
Whether you have five minutes or want to become deeply involved, there are meaningful ways to help.
Decision-makers need to hear that the community values wildlife, clean water and healthy forests.
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We’re looking for volunteers who can help with practical, on the ground activities such as putting up posters, delivering flyers, reaching out to local businesses, helping at community stalls, and supporting campaign events. Whether you can spare an hour occasionally or help more regularly, every contribution makes a real difference.
If you’re keen to support the campaign but aren’t able to volunteer in person, we’d still love to have you involved. Visit our What You Can Do page to explore other ways you can take action