Meadow Glen Native Forest Protection Project

Meadow Glen Native Forest Protection Project is an Avoided Deforestation project located west of Cobar in Western NSW. It was registered in September 2014 and covers a substantial 20,015.25 hectares.

Avoided Deforestation projects avoid greenhouse gas emissions by protecting native forests from being cleared and converted to agricultural systems. To be eligible under this methodology, the land must have been issued a broadscale clearing permit prior to 1 July 2010. By managing the area to protect these native woodlands, the project ensures the retention of carbon stored in native trees, shrubs, and understorey species.

The Cobar Peneplain bioregion is historically known for sheep and cattle grazing (pastoralism), which has driven significant agricultural land clearing over the last decade. The local environment is characterised by a semi-arid climate with highly variable rainfall. Soils in the area are typically sandy loams and red earths, which support native woodlands dominated by species such as white cypress pine (Callitris glaucophylla), mulga (Acacia aneura), and various native shrubs.

Originally designed under the 2013 Avoided Deforestation methodology, the project was transitioned to the updated 1.1 Methodology Determination in May 2015. Additionally, the project's participant name was varied in June 2016 from the original participants, Mathew and Craig Zimmer, to Terra Carbon Pty Limited. The project also holds an active fixed delivery Carbon Abatement Contract with the Clean Energy Regulator to deliver over 600,000 Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs).