Holroyd Station

Holroyd Station is a Savanna Fire Management project located in the Cape York Peninsula of Queensland, approximately 135km southwest of the town of Coen. Registered in November 2014, the project covers a massive area of 282,066 hectares. The region is primarily defined by leasehold grazing stations, and the property forms part of a larger aggregation including neighboring stations Yarraden and Crystalvale, which are utilized for both cattle operations and conservation purposes.

The project operates under the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative, Emissions Abatement through Savanna Fire Management) Methodology Determination 2015. This methodology involves strategic burning of savanna areas during the early dry season (typically January to July) to reduce the fuel load. By doing so, the project aims to decrease the intensity, frequency, and extent of late dry season wildfires, which emit significantly higher levels of greenhouse gases.

Environmentally, the region is classified as a high rainfall area, experiencing a distinct monsoonal wet season with a median annual rainfall of approximately 1,153mm. The landscape features a diverse mix of black soil plains, river frontages, and sandy forest loams rising to ridges. The Holroyd River flows through the area, supporting a variety of endemic species.

A notable aspect of this project is its integration with conservation efforts; the property is certified as a nature refuge by the Queensland Government. The project proponent, Umlilo Holdings Pty Ltd (a subsidiary of the Corporate Carbon Group), acquired the station in 2023 as part of a $29 million aggregation deal. Corporate Carbon has publicly emphasized "Healthy Country Planning" for this project, a formal process developed with Indigenous groups to balance cattle grazing, carbon abatement, and biodiversity protection.