Franks Paddock Regeneration Project (Revoked)

Franks Paddock Regeneration Project (Revoked) was a Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) project located approximately 30km south of Bourke in New South Wales. Registered in October 2015 and covering 4,249 hectares, the project operated on land within the Bourke Shire, a region synonymous with rangeland grazing (sheep, cattle, and goats) and semi-arid scrublands. The project was voluntarily revoked in September 2022 under Section 30 of the CFI Rule, a provision used when proponents wish to exit the scheme, often due to land sales or restructuring.

The project utilized the Human-Induced Regeneration methodology, which involves implementing management changes to allow native forests to regenerate on land where vegetation has been historically suppressed. In the context of the Western Division of NSW, this typically requires managing the timing and extent of livestock grazing and, crucially, controlling feral animals such as goats, which are abundant in the Cobar Peneplain bioregion. The project area features the red earth and clay loam soils characteristic of the Mulga Lands, supporting native acacia and eucalypt woodlands.

One interesting note regarding the proponents is the local connection of the Nott family; Charlotte Nott has been publicly identified in local media associated with "Franks Paddock," confirming the project name refers to the specific property or station block managed by the family. The project was facilitated by Select Carbon Pty Ltd, a major service provider in the Australian carbon market.