Drones Planting 55,000 Trees to Save Koalas and Boost Climate Resilience in Australia
Dendra Systems is employing drones to establish a mix of native trees, grasses, and shrubs, creating a sanctuary for koalas and bolstering Australia's resilience against climate change disasters. The project, initiated by the Hidden Vale Wildlife Corridors, is a collaborative effort involving local conservation groups and technology partners specializing in drone-assisted reforestation.
Spanning 4,560 hectares, including a nature refuge of over 3,100 hectares, the Hidden Vale property in Grandchester, Queensland, is home to at least 45 koalas and other native wildlife. An 11-hectare koala corridor is being created to connect existing habitats, enabling koalas to roam throughout the region.
Drones are used to scale up land restoration activities, reducing costs and enhancing decision-making in land management. The project aims to repopulate areas devastated by bushfires and restore koala populations in the region. In the first phase, 15,000 trees will be planted, with an estimated 40,000 more to follow in a nearby area.
Funded by the federal government's $18 million koala package and WWF's Regenerate Australia program, the project is a collaboration between the federal government, WWF-Australia, the Turner Family Foundation, and Dendra Systems. By creating a more resilient landscape for native wildlife, the project seeks to future-proof Australia against climate change disasters and ensure the survival of koala populations.
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