Wancobra Regeneration Project

Wancobra Regeneration Project is a Human-Induced Regeneration project located approximately 120km northwest of Bourke in New South Wales. It was registered in September 2015 and covers 21,666.34 ha.

Human-Induced Regeneration projects involve establishing permanent, even-aged native forests by assisting regeneration from in-situ seed sources, such as rootstock and lignotubers. A standard requirement of this methodology is that the land must have been previously cleared and vegetation regrowth suppressed for at least 10 years prior to commencement. The project achieves regeneration by removing these suppressors, specifically by humanely managing feral animals and strictly controlling the timing and extent of livestock grazing.

The broader Bourke area is known for extensive sheep and cattle grazing, along with some irrigated cotton farming. The region is characterised by a semi-arid, low-rainfall climate, and the environmental conditions typically feature sandy loams, red earths, and cracking grey clay soils.

Originally registered under Dale McGrath, the project's proponent was updated in 2017 to Cuttaburra CSP Pty Ltd as the Trustee for the McGrath Family Trust, with Climate Friendly Pty Ltd participating as an additional project participant. Voluntary data disclosures show that out of the total project area, 6,588 ha is designated as the active Carbon Estimation Area (CEA). The project holds an active Fixed Delivery Carbon Abatement Contract (CAC102352) with the Australian Government, committing 109,985 Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs), of which 78,158 have already been successfully delivered.