North West Regeneration Project

The North West Regeneration Project is a Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) project located approximately 15 kilometers northeast of the small township of Enngonia and roughly 100 kilometers north of Bourke in the far north-west of New South Wales. Registered in August 2015, the project covers a substantial area of 21,251 hectares. Originally registered under the name "Birrimba/The Cato Regeneration Project," it encompasses land associated with the pastoral stations of Birrimba and The Cato, which have historically been utilised for grazing operations.

The region is characterized by a semi-arid climate with vegetation dominated by Mulga (Acacia aneura) woodlands and native shrublands. The land use in this area is primarily pastoral, focusing on sheep, cattle, and increasingly, goat production, "The Cato" has been noted in agricultural reports as a goat depot. The environmental conditions typically feature red earth and sandy loam soils, often grading into heavier clays near watercourses and floodplains associated with the Warrego River catchment.

As a Human-Induced Regeneration project, the methodology involves facilitating the regrowth of native forest on land where vegetation has previously been suppressed. This is achieved primarily by ceasing mechanical clearing and managing the timing and extent of grazing pressure, particularly from livestock and feral animals like goats. By allowing the in-situ seed bank and rootstock to regenerate naturally, the project aims to restore permanent even-aged native forest cover, thereby sequestering carbon in the landscape. The project is supported by carbon service provider Climate Friendly Pty Ltd.