Koala Population to Enjoy a Safety Net As Funding Campaign Exceeds Its Goal
Glendale, CA (PRWEB) December 18, 2015 -- Koalas in Australia’s fragile You Yangs region will enjoy an extra conservation ‘safety net’ after a highly successful crowdfunding campaign.
Organised by the Koala Clancy Foundation, The Clancy Safety Net, named for the Foundation’s star marsupial. Koala Clancy has been under the watchful eye of Echidna Walkabout Wildlife Guides & Researchers since he was born. But a life-threatening injury hospitalised Clancy in January, and the costs of safe capture, vet bills, and resettlement led the Koala Clancy Foundation to recognise the need for a safety net to assist the region’s threatened koalas in the future.
Since the call went out last week, the generous response from donors has exceeded expectations. Downunder experts Goway Travel, who offer safari tours to Victoria’s You Yangs on many of their Australia Vacation Packages, was among the donors, pushing the total past the initial target of $2700. With Clancy’s rescue bills covered, the extra funds will go into tree planting projects in the rivers and creeks around the You Yangs, ensuring the future koala population enjoys a safe haven well into the future, particularly in the hotter months.
Located in a mountainous area just outside Melbourne, the You Yangs are well known for their wild koala population and abundant eucalyptus forests. They are also a popular spot for tourists and day trippers hoping to spot Australia’s cutest native icon in the wild. However, the region is susceptible to Victoria’s hot, dry summers, which can make water scarce, and fuel fearsome bushfires.
At time of writing, over $3350 had been donated to the Give Koala Clancy a Safety Net crowdfunding campaign, which continues until January 13, 2016.
The campaign, along with more information about Clancy, the You Yangs, and the Koala Clancy Foundation, can be found at the crowdfunding page hosted on Chuffed.
Goway Travel is proud to support the Koala Clancy Foundation in this endeavour. Since 1970, the company has been providing unforgettable travel experiences to Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, polar and idyllic island destinations, Europe and South America. Today Goway is recognized as one of North America's leading travel companies for individuals, families and groups to select exotic destinations around the globe. Goway has offices in Los Angeles, Vancouver, Toronto, Manila, and Sydney (Australia).
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Emma Cottis, Goway Travel Ltd, http://www.goway.com, +1 800-387-8850 Ext: 5376, [email protected]
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