Bedooba Native Forest Protection Project

Bedooba Native Forest Protection Project is an avoided deforestation project located in the Bedooba area, approximately 90km south of Cobar in western NSW. It was registered in June 2014 and covers an area of 8,052.39ha.

Avoided deforestation projects involve protecting native forest from being cleared and converted to agricultural systems. To participate in the scheme, the land must have been issued a valid clearing permit prior to 1 July 2010. By retaining the trees, the project avoids the greenhouse gas emissions that would have occurred through planned deforestation.

The broader Cobar region is known predominantly for sheep and goat grazing, as well as some cattle production, mining, and dryland cropping. The area experiences a hot, semi-arid climate with a low annual rainfall of around 350mm to 400mm. Soils in the region are primarily comprised of sandy earths and red earths (Chromosols), alongside some clay soils.

This project operates under a maximum 100-year permanence period, meaning the native forest will be protected until at least the year 2114. In May 2015, the project transitioned to the updated Carbon Farming Initiative - Avoided Deforestation 1.1 Methodology Determination. The project also holds an active Fixed Delivery carbon abatement contract with the Australian Government for the delivery of 248,905 ACCUs, managed by the project's agent Terra Carbon Pty Limited.