Koala Gardens Patrons’ Top 10 Reasons to Save Koalas – Reason 7
We need to protect bio-diverse eco-systems
Protecting koala habitat means protecting existing eco-systems . Everything from apex predators to the smallest organisms are important. They all have their role to play and all are inter-related.
The more diversity there is, the more robust the eco-system and the more connected things are. This will also encourage increased genetic diversity. Robust systems encourage connectivity.
Genetic diversity is biological diversity that occurs within a species. The diversity in this case refers to the variations that will occur within a species. It is important because it increases possibilities for species to adapt to the environment when it changes.
Biodiversity is the variety of all forms of life on earth. The different plants, animals, microorganisms and the eco-systems that they are part of.
The more connectivity there is, the more diversity there is in robust forests and systems. When we have connectivity, koalas thrive as they are able to move through the landscape freely. This movement increases genetic diversity. The more fragmentation, the more koala colonies become isolated. This isolation results in inbreeding.
Koalas are an umbrella species. Because of this we know that by protecting koala habitat, we increase biodiversity throughout the eco-system. A robust eco-system is more resilient to climate change.
Through increased bio-diversity we are protecting the environment. Increased robustness can slow down and reverse climate change, it will have a ripple effect and help us all to survive – we are all connected!
Join the Colony and get involved
You can become part of the Koala Gardens Colony by adopting any of the wild koalas here. You can also become a Patron, and one level has an adoption option.
Come and discuss Koala Gardens and all things koala on Discord where we hold lots of interesting and often in-depth discussions there. Lots of fun!
You will become part of the family and help provide much needed koala habitat.
You can also follow Katrina and the Koalas on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
Koala Gardens publishes a small number of delightful illustrated children’s books in the The Adventures of Mist series. Check out the beautifully engaging and educational design. Our mission is to help children to “Fall in love with Nature”.
You can even find some great Koala Gardens gifts over at Redbubble where there is huge range of designs on an even bigger range of items.
Alternatively, you can find quick access links to everything Koala Gardens via Link Tree.
