Lindermans Regeneration Project

Lindermans Regeneration Project is a Human-Induced Regeneration project located approximately 40km south of Bourke in New South Wales. It was registered in February 2015 and covers an area of 4,774.86 hectares.

Human-Induced Regeneration projects involve allowing native forests to regenerate by altering land management practices to reduce suppression. For this project, the methodology requirements involve ceasing clearing, managing the timing and extent of livestock grazing, and the humane management of feral animals to allow native vegetation to recover.

The Bourke region is predominantly known for pastoral grazing operations, primarily involving sheep and cattle. The area is classified as a semi-arid environment, experiencing hot temperatures and low annual rainfall. The region's soils typically consist of red earths, sandy loams, and expansive clay plains.

This project specifically aims to establish permanent even-aged native forests through assisted regeneration using in-situ seed sources, such as rootstock and lignotubers. This is taking place on land that was previously cleared of vegetation and where regrowth had been actively suppressed for at least 10 years prior to the project starting. In November 2019, the project ownership was officially transferred to Fox's of Cobar Pty Ltd as Trustee for the Fox Family Superannuation Fund, taking over from the original individual participants. Additionally, the project secured an active carbon abatement contract (CAC282794) with the Commonwealth government following an April 2015 auction to successfully deliver Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs).