Darling River Eco Corridor 13 (Revoked)

Darling River Eco Corridor 13 (Revoked) is a human-induced regeneration project located at Clifton Downs Station near Yantabulla, approximately 150km northwest of Bourke in Far West New South Wales. It was registered in July 2015 and covers 11,643.95 hectares.

Human-induced regeneration (HIR) projects involve establishing permanent even-aged native forests through assisted regeneration from in-situ seed sources, such as rootstock and lignotubers. This methodology requires ceasing activities that suppress regrowth on land that was cleared of vegetation for at least 10 years. For this specific project, the activities included managing the timing and extent of livestock grazing alongside the humane management of feral animals.

The Yantabulla and Far West NSW region is predominantly used for extensive pastoralism, primarily cattle and sheep grazing. The area has a semi-arid climate characterized by low, variable rainfall and high summer temperatures. The soils in this dry scrubland region are typically red sand, loams, and laterite.

An interesting note about this project is that it was originally known as the Clifton Downs Human-Induced Regeneration Project before its name was officially varied to Darling River Eco Corridor 13 in May 2015 by the proponent, Terra Carbon Pty Limited. The project was ultimately revoked in December 2017 under Section 30 of the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) Rule.