Bogan Downs Native Forest Protection Project

Bogan Downs Native Forest Protection Project is an avoided deforestation project located at "Bogan Downs" station near the locality of Coolabah, approximately 115km northwest of Nyngan in Western NSW. It was registered in February 2015 and covers 4,114.68 ha.

Avoided deforestation projects avoid emissions by not clearing native forests. The methodology requires that the land holds a valid clearing permit issued before 1 July 2010. Instead of exercising the right to clear the native forest for agricultural use, the proponent commits to protecting the forest in perpetuity, preventing the release of carbon stored in the trees and soil.

The Coolabah area is known for cattle and sheep grazing operations. The region features a semi-arid climate with an average annual rainfall of approximately 440mm. Soils are generally red earths and clay loams, which support native vegetation such as Poplar Box and Wilga.

This project successfully protects native woodland from being converted into an agricultural system. Interestingly, the Bogan Downs property is owned and managed by the MacAlpine family, who are known locally for restoring the "Major Mitchell" General Store in Coolabah. The project's proponent, Terra Carbon Pty Limited, is a subsidiary of GreenCollar, Australia's largest environmental market developer. Additionally, in May 22015, the project varied its method to the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative-Avoided Deforestation 1.1) Methodology Determination 2015.