Scrubbers Bedden Carbon Project (Revoked)

Scrubbers Bedden Carbon Project (Revoked) was a soil carbon sequestration project located approximately 10km northwest of the township of Tarcutta in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales. Registered in April 2015, the project covered an area of 629 hectares. The region is predominantly utilized for grazing and mixed farming operations, characterized by undulating landscapes that support cattle and sheep production.

The project operated under the Sequestering Carbon in Soils in Grazing Systems methodology. This method requires landholders to implement new or materially different management activities, such as altering stocking density, pasture rejuvenation, or nutrient management, to increase the amount of carbon stored in the soil. In this specific instance, the project aimed to rejuvenate pastures using the "SoilSense" program, a proprietary approach utilized by the proponent, Corporate Carbon Solutions, to optimize soil health and carbon levels.

Environmentally, the Tarcutta region generally receives a reliable annual rainfall of approximately 600mm to 700mm, with a winter-spring dominance. The local soil profiles are typically Red Chromosols (Red Podzolic soils) or Red-Brown Earths, which are well-regarded for agriculture but can be susceptible to acidity and structure decline if not carefully managed.

Notably, the project was voluntarily revoked on June 6, 2023, under Section 30 of the CFI Rule. Section 30 allows for the voluntary revocation of a project declaration, often occurring when a proponent decides to exit the scheme, consolidate projects, or when the project is no longer viable. Public records indicate the project held a Carbon Abatement Contract and had delivered a portion of its abatement before the revocation.