Stanbert Regeneration Project

Stanbert Regeneration Project is a Human-Induced Regeneration project located in the Bourke local government area in north-western New South Wales. It was registered in August 2015 and covers 23,459.92 ha.

Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) projects involve establishing permanent native forests through assisted regeneration from in-situ seed sources, such as rootstock and lignotubers. To meet standard methodology requirements, proponents must demonstrate that the land was previously cleared of vegetation and that regrowth was suppressed for at least 10 years prior to the project commencing.

The Bourke region is widely known for its history of broadacre pastoral operations, specifically sheep and cattle grazing. The area features a semi-arid climate known for low, variable rainfall and the soils are generally a mix of red earths, sandy loams, and cracking clays.

Owned by proponents Brian and Leanne Bambrick, this project was set up to successfully restore native vegetation cover by managing the timing and extent of livestock grazing, as well as managing feral animals in a humane manner. The project has undergone variations, including an update in November 2016 where specific areas listed in the original project were removed. The project has also actively delivered carbon abatement to the Commonwealth under a fixed delivery contract.