Mayfield Regeneration Project

Mayfield Regeneration Project is a Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) project located approximately 50km west of Charleville along the Quilpie Road within the Murweh Shire in South West Queensland. It was registered in August 2015 and covers an expansive area of 19,427.45 hectares.

Human-Induced Regeneration projects involve the establishment of permanent, even-aged native forests through assisted regeneration from in-situ seed sources, such as rootstock and lignotubers. To achieve this, landholders must cease activities that previously suppressed regrowth and allow native vegetation to regenerate on land where it was suppressed for at least 10 years prior to the project commencing.

The Murweh Shire and surrounding Charleville area are predominantly known for pastoral operations, including cattle and sheep grazing. The environment is classified as semi-arid, typically experiencing an average annual rainfall of around 400-500mm. The local soils largely consist of earthy sands typical of the Mulga lands, alongside occasional patches of cracking clays.

This project was established to regenerate native forest by ceasing the mechanical and chemical destruction of regrowth. Further project activities include the careful management of the timing and extent of livestock grazing, as well as the humane management of feral animals.

Originally registered under Knight Pastoral, the project proponent was officially updated to S & R McDonald Pty Ltd in December 2017. S & R McDonald run an active pastoral operation on the Mayfield property alongside the carbon project, regularly breeding and trading Angus and Charolais cross cattle. After successfully delivering on its obligations, the project's carbon abatement contract with the Commonwealth was completed in 2026.