Tarko Regeneration Project

Tarko Regeneration Project is a Human-Induced Regeneration project located approximately 105km west of Cunnamulla in the Paroo Shire of South-West Queensland. It was registered in August 2015 and covers an area of 13,638.19 ha.

Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) projects involve regenerating native forests by changing land management practices to allow suppressed native vegetation to grow. To meet standard methodology requirements, the regenerating native trees must be able to reach a height of at least 2 metres and achieve a canopy cover of at least 20% across the area.

The Cunnamulla and wider Paroo region is predominantly used for sheep and cattle grazing. The area sits within the Mulga Lands bioregion, which is classified as semi-arid with low, highly variable rainfall. The soils in this environment are generally composed of red sandy loams and alluvial clays.

This project establishes permanent native forests through assisted regeneration from in-situ seed sources, including rootstock and lignotubers, on land that was previously cleared of vegetation and where regrowth had been actively suppressed for at least 10 years prior to the project's commencement. To facilitate this recovery, the proponents have ceased all mechanical and chemical destruction of regrowth. They are also implementing the humane management of feral animals alongside the careful management of the timing and extent of livestock grazing. Additionally, the project has held an active fixed-delivery Carbon Abatement Contract (CAC102220) with the Commonwealth.