As residents deeply concerned about our natural environment and its inhabitants, we are raising our voices to protect the koalas who stood here long before we did. The proposed development (Application Reference Number: DA24209) at Brouff Road, Forest Hill Fernvale Road and Goan Lane Fernvale Qld 4306 threatens to force them out of their home. This corridor is not only a home for our iconic koalas, but it also contributes to our local ecological stability. If not for us, who would be the spokespeople for these silent victims of urban sprawl?

Research has consistently shown that koala populations are significantly affected by habitat loss caused by urban development. According to the Australian Koala Foundation, there are fewer than 100,000 koalas left in the wild, potentially as few as 43,000. Each tree cleared for new developments means fewer resources for these beloved Australian icons.

We urge the relevant authorities to reconsider the development proposal DA24209 at Forest Hill Fernvale Road and Goan Lane Fernvale Qld 4306. We are not against development, but we firmly believe there needs to be a balance between progress and preservation. Our koalas should not have to pay the price for unchecked expansion. We must be their voice. Please, sign this petition and lend your voice to the cause. Let's halt this development and ensure a future for our koalas.