DAC-2015-23

DAC-2015-23 is a Native Forest from Managed Regrowth (NFMR) carbon project located on the "Oratara" station, approximately 80km southwest of Bollon and near the town of Dirranbandi in the Balonne Shire of Queensland. The project was registered in September 2015 and covers a substantial area of approximately 26,263 hectares.

The project operates under the Native Forest from Managed Regrowth methodology. This specific method differs slightly from the more common Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) method by specifically targeting land that was comprehensively cleared for pastoral use in the past. The project activities involve ceasing mechanical or chemical clearing and managing the timing and extent of grazing to allow native vegetation, such as Mulga, Gidyea, and Box woodlands, to regenerate from in-situ seed sources, rootstock, and lignotubers.

The region is situated in the semi-arid Mulga Lands bioregion, characterized by an average annual rainfall of approximately 450mm. The landscape typically features red earth and clay soils supporting Acacia woodlands and native grasses. Historically, the area has been used for grazing cattle, sheep, and goats.

The project is part of a larger aggregation of properties managed by Pastoral Partners Australia (formerly associated with Devine Agribusiness and Oratara Pastoral). The property "Oratara" was marketed in 2020 as part of a high-value portfolio, highlighting its significant carbon farming income alongside traditional grazing operations. The property is well-watered, utilizing the Great Artesian Basin Sustainability Initiative (GABSI) bore scheme.