Warroo Regeneration Project

Warroo Regeneration Project is a Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) project located on Warroo Station, approximately 160km northwest of Bourke in New South Wales. It was registered in August 2015 and covers 30,512.73ha.

Human-Induced Regeneration projects involve establishing permanent native forests by encouraging natural regrowth on land where vegetation has been suppressed for at least 10 years. The project achieves this by managing the timing and extent of livestock grazing, as well as humanely managing feral animals. These activities alleviate suppression pressures and allow in-situ seed sources, such as rootstock and lignotubers, to naturally regenerate into an even-aged native forest.

The Bourke region is known for extensive pastoral operations, specifically sheep and cattle grazing. The area is considered semi-arid with low rainfall, and soils are generally red earths, clay, and sandy loams.

This project has deep historical ties to the Dunk family, with Peter Dunk originally registered as the participant before a 2018 variation transferred it to a family trust. The Dunk family has managed Warroo Station for generations and has been heavily involved in the local agricultural community. Historical records from 1960 note the family's deep interest in the land, including their collection and preservation of ancient Aboriginal stone relics found across the property's Cuttaburra country.