Quilpeta Regeneration Project

Quilpeta Regeneration Project is a Human-Induced Regeneration project located approximately 100km southeast of Quilpie in South West Queensland. It was registered in August 2015 and covers 24,158.70 ha.

Human-Induced Regeneration projects involve establishing permanent even-aged native forests through assisted regeneration from in-situ seed sources, such as rootstock and lignotubers. Standard requirements dictate that the land must have been previously cleared of vegetation and regrowth suppressed for at least 10 years prior to the project commencing. To achieve forest cover, project activities involve ceasing mechanical or chemical destruction of regrowth, managing the timing and extent of livestock grazing, and humanely managing feral animals.

The Quilpie region is known for pastoral agricultural activities, primarily grazing, which has historically placed significant pressure on the land through erosion and invasive species. The area is considered semi-arid with low rainfall, and the environment is typically characterised by flat plains, mulga trees, and stunning red earth soils.

Over the project's lifetime, the registered area has expanded and there have been several proponent variations. Corporate Carbon Solutions was a notable co-proponent and active participant from late 2015 until June 2025, when the project transitioned solely to Andrew and Gabrielle Wilkinson. Interestingly, the name "Quilpeta" is derived from the local First Nations word for the secretive bush Stone Curlew, a native bird that also serves as the namesake for the town of Quilpie itself. ACCUs generated from this property have been utilized in the market to offset corporate emissions, such as through the Climate Active program.