Berangabah Human-Induced Regeneration Project

The Berangabah Human-Induced Regeneration Project is a large-scale carbon farming initiative located approximately 70 kilometers north-east of Ivanhoe in the Central West region of New South Wales. Registered in July 2015, the project covers a substantial area of roughly 83,648 hectares. The property sits within the transition zone between the Cobar Peneplain and the Murray-Darling Depression, a region primarily utilized for rangeland grazing of sheep and cattle.

This project operates under the Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) methodology. Unlike environmental planting projects which involve active tree planting, HIR projects focus on restoring native forest cover by removing the factors that suppress regrowth. In this context, the project activities involve managing the timing and extent of livestock grazing and actively controlling feral animals, particularly goats, which historically decimated young vegetation. By alleviating these pressures, the existing seed bank in the soil is allowed to germinate and regenerate into permanent native forest.

The environment in this part of New South Wales is semi-arid, typically receiving around 300mm of rainfall annually. The landscape is characterized by flat to undulating plains featuring red sandy loam soils and red earths. The regenerating vegetation includes species such as Mulga, Gidgee, Leopardwood, and Hop Bush.

Notable for its co-benefits, the project has reportedly allowed the landholders to invest in significant infrastructure upgrades, such as new fencing and trap yards, which further assist in the management of livestock and feral pests. Public reports indicate that the regeneration of the native scrub has led to a resurgence in local biodiversity, providing habitat for species such as Malleefowls and Wedge-tailed Eagles.