Biodiverse Carbon Conservation Hyles (Revoked)

Biodiverse Carbon Conservation Hyles (Revoked) was an environmental planting project located near Bungendore, approximately 30 kilometers east of Canberra in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales. Registered in July 2015, the project covered an area of 202.61 hectares. However, the project was revoked in August 2017 under section 33 of the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011, which typically indicates a voluntary revocation requested by the project proponent, Australian Integrated Carbon Financial Services.

The project operated under the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) methodology for permanent environmental plantings. This method requires the planting of native tree species on land that has been clear of forest for at least five years prior to commencement. The objective is to establish a permanent forest canopy using species native to the local area, typically at a stocking density sufficient to achieve forest cover (often defined as reaching at least 20% crown cover and a height of 2 meters).

The surrounding Bungendore region is predominantly agricultural, characterized by sheep and cattle grazing on improved pastures. The local environment features a cool temperate climate with a mean annual rainfall of approximately 600mm to 700mm. Soils in this area are generally texture-contrast soils derived from sedimentary rocks or granite; while suitable for grazing, they can be susceptible to erosion if vegetation cover is removed. The "Hyles" in the project title likely refers to the Hyles family, who are well-established landholders and graziers in the Bungendore district.