Rockwell Regeneration Project

Rockwell Regeneration Project is a Human-Induced Regeneration project located in South West Queensland, approximately 65km east of Hungerford and 110km southwest of Cunnamulla. It was registered in July 2015 and covers 49,198.89 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. The methodology requires proponents to permanently cease activities that suppress regrowth, specifically on land that was previously cleared of vegetation and where regrowth had been actively suppressed for at least 10 years prior to the project commencing.

The South West Queensland region is known for extensive pastoral operations, primarily cattle and sheep grazing. The area is classified as a semi-arid rangeland environment characterised by highly variable, low rainfall, and local soils generally consist of red earths, clay plains, and sandy loams.

This project achieves regeneration by undertaking activities such as the cessation of mechanical and chemical destruction of regrowth, managing the timing and extent of livestock grazing, and the humane management of feral animals. The project has undergone several administrative changes since inception, including an October 2015 variation to adjust the project area and a 2018 variation that formally transitioned the registered participant name to Kilberoo Pty Ltd, an active pastoral company operating in the region.