Dijoe Station Native Forest Protection Project

Dijoe Station Native Forest Protection Project is an avoided deforestation project located at Dijoe Station, approximately 70km north of Cobar in western NSW. It was registered in May 2014 and covers 21,027.30ha.

Avoided deforestation projects involve protecting native forest that would otherwise be cleared for agricultural purposes. Standard methodology requirements dictate that the land must have been issued a valid clearing permit prior to 1 July 2010. By formally surrendering the right to clear the land and maintaining the forest, the project avoids the greenhouse gas emissions that would have occurred from the removal, burning, and decay of the forest biomass. Carbon stocks for this project are determined using allometric equations applied to tree measurements collected through biomass surveys.

The Cobar region is primarily known for broadacre pastoral activities and livestock grazing. The area is considered a semi-arid environment with low, variable rainfall, and the soils are generally red earths and sandy loams typical of the Cobar peneplain.

Dijoe Station itself is a family-run mixed grazing enterprise managed by the Manns family, focusing on composite meat sheep, cattle, rangeland goats, and feral goat harvesting. Interestingly, the property managers place a strong emphasis on drought resilience and agricultural technology. They have successfully adopted advanced drone technology, equipped with thermal imaging and loudspeakers, to efficiently muster stock, detect feral animals, and remotely monitor water trough levels across their expansive, scrubby terrain during harsh dry spells.