Delta Regeneration Project

The Delta Regeneration Project is a Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) project located approximately 70 kilometers west of Bourke in the Far West region of New South Wales. Originally registered in April 2015 under the name "Yandaroo Regeneration Project," the project covers a substantial area of 20,409 hectares. The project operates on land historically associated with "Yandaroo," a pastoral station known for running Merino sheep, cattle, and goats across the Warrego River floodplains.

The project operates under the Human-Induced Regeneration methodology, which does not involve planting new trees. Instead, it focuses on land management changes, specifically the control of grazing pressure from livestock and feral animals, to allow suppressed native vegetation to regenerate from in-situ seed sources and rootstock. To generate Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs), the project must demonstrate that these management activities are facilitating the return of permanent native forest cover on land that had been suppressed for at least 10 years prior to the project's commencement.

Situated in the semi-arid Mulga Lands bioregion, the area typically receives low average rainfall of approximately 350mm per year. The landscape is defined by a mix of soil types, ranging from productive grey soils along the Warrego River floodouts to soft red earths and sandy loams on the western and southern sections. Vegetation in this region is dominated by drought-resilient species such as Mulga (Acacia aneura), Bimble Box, and Coolabah.

The project has a history of successful participation in the carbon market. It secured a Carbon Abatement Contract (CAC655628) with the Australian Government, which has since been completed, delivering 165,000 tonnes of abatement. The project's administration has evolved over time, with the proponent role transferring from private individuals to Yandaroo Pty Ltd, and most recently to Nunyara Pty Ltd in September 2023.