Mulganey Regrowth Project

Mulganey Regrowth Project is a Human-Induced Regeneration project located at Mulganey Station, approximately 30km west of Wanaaring and 200km west of Bourke in far western NSW. It was registered in August 2015 and covers 8,505.04 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. The methodology requires the cessation of activities that suppress tree growth on land that had been previously cleared or where regrowth had been suppressed for at least 10 years.

The Wanaaring and broader Unincorporated NSW region is known for extensive pastoral farming, predominantly sheep, goat, and cattle grazing. The area is considered semi-arid with historically low rainfall averaging roughly 277mm annually. Soils in this arid plains environment generally consist of red earths, sandy loams, and floodplain clays.

This project was set up to encourage natural native forest regrowth by directly addressing local agricultural suppressors. To achieve this, the proponents, Dale and Michelle Grace, are actively managing the timing and extent of livestock grazing while controlling feral animals in a humane manner. Supported by their agent, Select Carbon Pty Ltd, the project holds an active Carbon Abatement Contract (CAC102622) with the Australian Government, committing to a fixed delivery of over 90,000 Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) over a ten-year delivery period. In August 2023, the project was updated to the Compilation No. 3 variation of the 2013 HIR methodology determination.