Mulganey Regrowth Project

Mulganey Regrowth Project is a Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) project located approximately 30 kilometers west of the remote settlement of Wanaaring in the Far West region of New South Wales. Registered in August 2015, the project encompasses a significant area of 8,505 hectares. The property sits within the Unincorporated Area of NSW, a vast region primarily dedicated to pastoral grazing and characterized by its isolation and rugged landscape.

The project operates under the Human-Induced Regeneration methodology, which involves regenerating native forest on land where vegetation had previously been suppressed, typically by livestock or feral animals. To generate carbon credits, the proponents, Dale and Michelle Grace, manage the timing and extent of grazing and actively control feral animals. These activities are designed to allow native species, specifically local Mulga and eucalypt varieties, to regenerate from in-situ seed sources and rootstock until they achieve permanent forest cover status, defined as reaching a height of at least two meters with 20% canopy cover.

Environmentally, the project is situated in the Mulga Lands bioregion, a semi-arid zone known for its hot, dry climate and highly variable rainfall, averaging between 250mm and 300mm annually. The terrain typically consists of flat to undulating sandplains with red earth soils (kandosols) and stony tablelands. The dominant vegetation includes Mulga (Acacia aneura), bimble box, and woody shrubs, which are resilient to the harsh conditions but require careful management to recover from historical overgrazing.

The project is supported by Select Carbon Pty Ltd, a carbon service provider acquired by Shell in 2020, bringing corporate backing to the operation. In August 2023, the project underwent a methodology variation, upgrading from Compilation No. 1 to Compilation No. 3 of the 2013 Determination. This administrative update ensures the project aligns with the latest regulatory standards for measuring and reporting carbon abatement in regenerating native forests.