Baroona Regeneration Project

The Baroona Regeneration Project is a Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) project located approximately 35 kilometers north-west of Cunnamulla in the Paroo Shire of southwest Queensland. Registered in July 2015, the project covers a significant pastoral holding of roughly 38,482 hectares. The property, known as Baroona Station, has historically been utilized for grazing operations, specifically sheep and cattle, and features frontage along the Warrego River.

HIR projects in this region focus on regenerating permanent native forests by addressing the "suppressors" that prevent regrowth, primarily grazing pressure and feral animals. For the Baroona Regeneration Project, this involves managing the timing and extent of livestock grazing and humanely controlling feral animals like goats and pigs. By reducing these pressures, the native vegetation, which largely consists of Mulga (Acacia aneura) and other woody species typical of the Mulga Lands bioregion, is allowed to recover and sequester carbon.

The environment in the Paroo Shire is classified as semi-arid, characterized by hot summers, mild winters, and variable rainfall. The landscape typically features red earth soils, sandy loams, and mulga scrublands. Historical records indicate that Baroona has long been regarded as prime sheep country within the district. The project is managed by proponents Adrian and Sally Schmidt, working in partnership with the carbon service provider Climate Friendly.