Wolverton Station

Wolverton Station is a Savanna Fire Management project located in the Archer River region of the Cape York Peninsula in Queensland. The project area covers approximately 70,240 hectares and is situated roughly 80km north of the town of Coen and 180km south of Weipa, accessible via the Peninsula Developmental Road. Registered in December 2014, the project operates on a working cattle station that has been held by the Jackson family for over half a century.

The project operates under the Savanna Fire Management methodology, which generates carbon credits by altering the timing of fire in the landscape. Standard practice involves conducting strategic, cool burns during the early dry season (typically January to July) to reduce the fuel load. This prevents the spread of high-intensity, uncontrolled wildfires during the late dry season, thereby abating the release of powerful greenhouse gases like methane and nitrous oxide.

The region is characterized by a high rainfall monsoonal climate, receiving over 1000mm of rain annually, primarily during the wet season. The landscape features tropical savanna woodlands supported by soils that are predominantly Kandosols (red and yellow earths) and Tenosols, which are typical of the central Cape York Peninsula. In addition to carbon farming and Brahman cattle grazing, the station has diversified into tourism, offering camping and glamping experiences known as "Wild Wishes" and featuring a historic gunyah that inspired a song by Australian country singer John Williamson.

The project proponent is Terra Carbon Pty Limited, having transitioned from Country Carbon Pty Ltd in 2022. Public records indicate that the Clean Energy Regulator accepted an Enforceable Undertaking from the previous proponent, Country Carbon, in May 2020 regarding this project, ensuring compliance with scheme requirements.