DAC-2015-16

DAC-2015-16 is a Native Forest from Managed Regrowth (NFMR) carbon project located in the Mulga Lands of South West Queensland, approximately 95 kilometers west of Charleville. Registered in September 2015, the project covers a relatively focused area of 891.85 hectares. The region is historically dominated by pastoral activities, particularly sheep and cattle grazing, which often involved the periodic clearing of native vegetation to maintain pasture growth.

The project operates under the Native Forest from Managed Regrowth methodology. Unlike environmental plantings which involve active seeding, or Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) which focuses on suppressing grazing pressure, this specific method targets land that was previously cleared for pastoral use. The core activity involves a decision to cease the mechanical or chemical destruction of regrowth (such as chaining or poisoning), allowing the native "mulga" (Acacia aneura) and other species to regenerate from in-situ seed sources, rootstock, and lignotubers.

Environmentally, the site sits within a semi-arid zone characterized by an average annual rainfall of approximately 400-500mm. The soils in this region are typically Kandosols (red massive earths) and sandy loams, which are well-suited to supporting the hardy, drought-tolerant native vegetation of the Mulga Lands but have low fertility for intensive cropping.

An interesting corporate detail is that the proponent, Devine Agribusiness Carbon Pty Ltd (DAC), was acquired by GreenCollar in July 2021. DAC was founded by Dominic Devine, a grazier and valuer, to help Queensland landholders integrate carbon farming with grazing. This project is likely part of the portfolio that transitioned to GreenCollar's management, reflecting the broader consolidation trend in the Australian carbon market.