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 New South Wales. It was registered in May 2014 and covers 21,027.30ha.

Avoided Deforestation projects involve protecting native forests from being cleared and converted into agricultural systems. A standard requirement for this methodology is that the land must have been issued a valid clearing permit prior to 1 July 2010. By opting to preserve the forest instead of exercising this permit, the project generates carbon credits. On 18 May 2015, the project's method was varied to the updated Avoided Deforestation 1.1 Methodology.

The Cobar region is known for extensive pastoral grazing and mining operations. The area is considered semi-arid with unreliable low rainfall, and soils are generally red sandy loams and clays.

At Dijoe Station, the Manns family runs a large grazing enterprise consisting of roughly 4,000 composite meat sheep and 3,000 rangeland goats. This project highlights a strong commitment to drought resilience and land rehabilitation, with the family previously participating in water-spreading programs to improve soil hydration and restore perennial pastures. More recently, the station has been a showcase for agricultural technology, hosting field days to demonstrate how thermal-equipped drones can be used to efficiently muster stock, monitor water tanks, and manage feral pests across the property's scrubby terrain.