Moquilambo Native Forest Protection Project

Moquilambo Native Forest Protection Project is an Avoided Deforestation project located approximately 30km north of Cobar in the Orana region of New South Wales. It was registered in February 2015 and covers 13,645.08 Ha.

Avoided Deforestation projects involve protecting native forests from being cleared and converted into agricultural systems. A standard requirement of this methodology is that a valid land clearing permit must have been issued prior to 1 July 2010. By avoiding this clearing, the project prevents greenhouse gas emissions that would otherwise result from the removal of the native forest.

The Cobar region is known predominantly for pastoral grazing operations, including sheep and cattle farming. The area is classified as semi-arid, experiencing relatively low rainfall, and the local soils are generally characterised as red earths and sandy loams.

The project's proponent, Terra Carbon Pty Limited, is a subsidiary of GreenCollar, a major environmental markets developer. The project secured an active contract with the Commonwealth at the April 2015 auction for the fixed delivery of 1,023,337 tonnes of abatement. Since its inception, the project has also undergone notable variations, including an update to its methodology version in May 2015 and a reduction in the project area in May 2026 where some previously listed areas were removed.