Nulla Carbon

Nulla Carbon is a Human-Induced Regeneration project located approximately 40 to 60 km from Cunnamulla in south-western Queensland. It was registered in September 2015 and covers an extensive area of 60,188.98 hectares.

Human-Induced Regeneration projects involve allowing native forests to naturally regenerate by removing or managing the suppressors that prevent natural regrowth. Standard requirements for this methodology dictate that the land must have been previously cleared with regrowth suppressed for at least 10 years prior to commencement, and the regenerating vegetation must eventually reach a height of at least 2 metres and provide a minimum of 20% crown cover. The project achieves this through the cessation of mechanical and chemical destruction of vegetation, managing the timing and extent of livestock grazing, and the humane management of feral animals.

The Cunnamulla region is historically dominated by pastoral land uses, primarily extensive beef cattle and sheep grazing. Situated in a semi-arid rainfall zone, the local environment is characterised by low and highly variable rainfall. The soils across this project area generally consist of red earths, sandy loams, and alluvial clays.

This project establishes permanent native forests through assisted regeneration from in-situ seed sources, including rootstock and lignotubers. Over its history, Nulla Carbon has seen several variations, including additions and removals of project areas between 2015 and 2019. It has also undergone multiple proponent changes; initially registered to the Dunsdon Family Trusts, it transitioned to Corporate Carbon Solutions, and is currently held by Ninal Ventures Pty Ltd and Lanin Holdings Pty Ltd. A notable event in the project's history occurred in June 2018, when the Clean Energy Regulator issued a notice requiring the relinquishment of 434 ACCUs. Today, the Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) generated by this project have been purchased and surrendered by major corporations such as Chevron Australia, PEXA Group, and FTA Food Solutions to offset their corporate carbon footprints.