Urana Regeneration Project

Urana Regeneration Project is a Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) project located on a pastoral property known as "Glenorie", situated approximately 85km south of Morven in south-west Queensland. It was registered in October 2015 and covers an area of 14,640.41 hectares.

Human-Induced Regeneration projects involve establishing permanent native forests through assisted regeneration from in-situ seed sources, such as rootstock and lignotubers. This methodology is conducted on land that was previously cleared of vegetation and where regrowth was suppressed for at least 10 years prior to the project's commencement.

The Morven area and the broader Mulga Lands region are traditionally known for extensive sheep and cattle grazing operations. The environment is considered semi-arid, experiencing a low average annual rainfall of around 470mm. The soils in this scrub and semi-open country generally consist of red earths and sandy loams typical of mulga landscapes.

To achieve regeneration, the project's specific activities include managing the timing and extent of livestock grazing, alongside the humane management of feral animals.

An interesting fact about this project is its connection to the Crook-King family, who operate the 30,000-hectare "Glenorie" property. Following catastrophic sheep losses to wild dogs and feral pigs between 2012 and 2014, the family implemented a multi-pronged predator management strategy. This included the introduction of Maremma livestock guardian dogs to protect their Merino flock, which directly aligns with the project's registered activity of feral animal management. Additionally, Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) generated from this project are highly regarded and have been purchased and surrendered by major corporate entities, including Orica, FleetPartners, and the Barangaroo Precinct in Sydney, to offset their organizational emissions.