Koalas left homeless and starving as Australia logs blue gum plantations

Mass logging of blue gum plantations in Victoria, Australia, is displacing tens of thousands of koalas annually. Wildlife carers report spikes in malnourished or injured animals forced to flee freshly cleared sites, highlighting the fragile balance between commercial timber operations and wildlife protection. While Victoria’s koalas aren’t officially endangered, conservationists warn that continued clearing at current rates puts them at serious risk.