Wildlife populations are dynamic in nature and may vary naturally in distribution over time. Occasionally, due to a combination of factors, populations may increase beyond sustainable levels. Factors contributing to overabundant populations include parks being isolated in a modified landscape, absence of fire, altered predation regimes and increased access to food and water.

Overabundant populations can degrade habitat, put pressure on other species and occasionally a population may face mass starvation.

Parks Victoria monitors populations to examine trends and impacts and has had to intervene to manage overabundant populations of kangaroos particularly in the Mallee and koalas at several parks including Mount Eccles National Park .

 

Resources Koala Management and Fertility Control at Mount Eccles National Park