When you Log Trees on a Property in the Australian Outback; Careful you don't Knock Koalas to the Rocky Ground

Ecological factors, drivers and mitigators are topical issues on the global agenda influencing habitat and species loss. These factors are impacted by policy and management decisions that relate to biodiversity conservation and the prevention of extinction.

Globally there are many examples of laws and policy designed to protect species worldwide, with monitoring, regulation or amendments occurring as changes happen whether it be progress, improvements, deterioration or even extinction occurring or eventuating. Ecological factors including habitat loss, tree felling and logging can contribute to species extinctions. Policy, legislation, adequate resources, biosecurity, processes for monitoring threatened species and public involvement are essential mechanisms for action.

In order to review the literature, pubmed MESH was utilised [pubmed MESH]. The search was as follows; ("Endangered Species"[Mesh]) AND "Environment"[Mesh] adding the text word 'Law' and then the text word 'Australia'. Various of the retrievals are mentioned below to highlight issues of importance. A summary of various global actions is given and then there is a focus on Australian endangered species. Following that various literature on using photography and visual images for awareness or to portray an issue is spoken about and then there is a mention of the world renowned Earthshot prize. Lastly, Hilton’s usage of photography in previous public health manuscripts is described. In conclusion specific to this project, a photographic repository available for usage is mentioned that includes photos of the endangered koala. Hopefully these pictures heighten knowledge and initiate action to protect these beautiful, iconic, much-loved marsupials that are native to Australia.