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New surveys raise koala counts in NSW to 274,000, but experts say it reflects better detection, not recovery, as threats persist.
New surveys using thermal drones and acoustic monitoring have dramatically increased koala population estimates in New South Wales to 274,000, up from previous ranges of 15,000 to 30,000, with national numbers now estimated between 729,000 and 918,000.
Experts clarify this reflects improved detection, not a population recovery.
Despite higher counts, koalas remain endangered due to habitat loss, climate change, and past declines.
The NSW government announced a proposed Great Koala National Park covering 476,000 hectares to protect over 12,000 koalas, but logging groups dispute the data, claiming it was released too late and undermines the park's justification.
Forestry operations have paused under a temporary moratorium.
Officials maintain the updated numbers will enhance conservation planning, stressing ongoing threats to the species.
Nuevas encuestas elevan el recuento de koalas en Nueva Gales del Sur a 274.000, pero los expertos dicen que refleja una mejor detección, no recuperación, ya que persisten las amenazas.