Pattison Native Forest Protection Project

Pattison Native Forest Protection Project is an avoided deforestation project located approximately 63km southwest of Bourke in western New South Wales. It was registered in December 2014 and covers 8,175.72 ha.

Avoided deforestation projects generate carbon credits by protecting native forests from being cleared for agricultural purposes like cropping or grazing. To qualify under this methodology, the landholder must have held a valid clearing permit issued before 1 July 2010. Carbon stocks are calculated by applying allometric equations to tree measurements collected through biomass surveys.

The semi-arid Bourke region is known for extensive cattle and sheep grazing on large pastoral stations. The area typically experiences low rainfall and features soils generally consisting of red earths, sandy loams, and heavy clays.

Originally registered to individual landholders including Alfred Clark, the project was transferred in 2020 to Terra Carbon Pty Limited, a corporate entity associated with major environmental market developer GreenCollar. By protecting this forest, the project retains sequestered carbon while preserving vital habitat in the outback rangelands.