North Comongin Regeneration Project

North Comongin Regeneration Project is a Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) project located approximately 25km north of Quilpie in South West Queensland. Registered in September 2015, the project covers a vast area of 45,285 hectares within the Mulga Lands bioregion.

The project operates under the Human-Induced Regeneration methodology, which involves changes in land management to facilitate the regrowth of native forest where it has been previously suppressed. In this specific context, the proponents, Jon and Kerri Mooring, manage the timing and extent of grazing and control feral animals to allow native vegetation, primarily Mulga (Acacia aneura) and associated species, to regenerate from in-situ seed sources and rootstock. This restoration of native forest cover allows the land to sequester carbon while still supporting compatible agricultural activities.

The Quilpie region is characterized by a semi-arid climate with an average annual rainfall of approximately 350mm. The landscape typically features red earth soils, stony tablelands, and clay pans common to the Channel Country. The primary land use in this area is pastoral grazing for sheep and cattle, often relying on the resilience of the native Mulga vegetation during dry periods.

An interesting aspect of this project is its contract history (Contract ID: CAC102616), secured during the April 2016 auction, committing to the delivery of over 500,000 Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs). The project has seen administrative changes over its lifespan, transitioning from a partnership involving MB McKinnon & Company to sole operation by the Mooring family in 2022. The project is supported by Select Carbon, a prominent carbon service provider acquired by Shell Australia.