Tambua Regeneration Project

Tambua Regeneration Project is a Human-Induced Regeneration project located at Tambua Station, approximately 50km west of Cobar in central-western NSW. It was registered in August 2015 and covers an extensive 57,460.55ha.

Human-Induced Regeneration projects involve establishing permanent native forests on land where vegetation was previously cleared and regrowth suppressed for at least 10 years. The project achieves this by regenerating native flora from in-situ seed sources, including rootstock and lignotubers. At Tambua Station, this is being facilitated primarily through the humane management of feral animals to prevent them from suppressing the regrowth. In January 2022, the project varied its methodology to align with Compilation No. 3 of the 2013 determination.

The Cobar region is historically known for mining, as well as vast sheep, cattle, and semi-managed goat grazing operations. The region features a semi-arid climate characterised by low annual rainfall (averaging around 400mm) and high evaporation rates, while soils in these rangelands are predominantly red loams and red sandy loams.

The Evans family has owned Tambua Station since 1914, celebrating over a century and five generations on the land. The property has historically operated a Poll Merino Stud and a Brahman Cattle Stud, producing fine quality wool and beef products. This carbon project secured a government contract in November 2015 that was successfully completed in July 2026, showcasing how carbon farming can support traditional agricultural enterprises in overcoming historical challenges such as financial hardship, bushfires, and severe droughts.