Myroolia Human-Induced Regeneration Project

The Myroolia Human-Induced Regeneration Project is a native forest regeneration initiative located on Myroolia Station, approximately 125 kilometers northwest of Bourke in the Fords Bridge district of New South Wales. Registered in June 2015, the project encompasses a significant area of roughly 28,012 hectares. The region is historically defined by rangeland grazing, primarily for sheep, cattle, and goats, which is the dominant land use in this part of the Western Division of NSW.

The project operates under the Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) methodology, which credits landholders for regenerating native forests by ceasing activities that suppress growth. In the context of Myroolia, this involves managing the timing and extent of livestock grazing and controlling feral animals (such as goats) to allow native vegetation to recover. The project aims to regenerate natural woodlands and shrublands, including species such as Mulga (Acacia aneura), Turpentine (Eremophila sturtii), and Hopbush (Dodonaea viscosa).

Environmentally, the project sits within the Mulga Lands bioregion, characterized by a semi-arid climate with low and variable rainfall (typically averaging around 300-350mm annually). The landscape features undulating red soils and sandy loams typical of "red country," interspersed with floodplains from the Warrego Creek which contain heavier clay soils often referred to as "black country."

An interesting aspect of this project is its integration into the property's commercial valuation. Myroolia Station, formerly part of the historic Kerribree Station, was held by the Davis family for over 70 years before being sold in 2019. The existence of the carbon project was highlighted as a key asset during the sale, demonstrating how carbon farming has become a central component of modern pastoral business models in the Australian rangelands.