Galambo Regeneration Project

Galambo Regeneration Project is a Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) project located at Galambo Station, approximately 55km south of Bourke in western New South Wales. It was registered in January 2015 and covers an area of 6,990.26 hectares.

Human-Induced Regeneration projects involve establishing permanent, even-aged native forests through assisted regeneration. This method requires the land to have been previously cleared of vegetation, with regrowth historically suppressed for at least 10 years prior to the project's commencement.

The Bourke area is a semi-arid region well known for extensive pastoralism, primarily sheep and cattle grazing. The region experiences highly variable rainfall, and the soils generally consist of red sand, loams, and clays.

This project allows in-situ seed sources, such as rootstock and lignotubers, to regenerate naturally. The proponent achieves this by actively managing the timing and extent of livestock grazing, as well as the humane culling of feral animals. In August 2023, the project updated its methodology to Compilation No. 3 of the 2013 HIR Determination. Additionally, Galambo holds an active Carbon Abatement Contract (CAC255224) originating from the April 2015 auction, which has successfully delivered over 128,000 Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) to the Commonwealth to date.