Mulga South Project

Mulga South Project is a Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) project located approximately 100km south of Quilpie in South West Queensland, near the locality of Yowah. It was registered in April 2016 and covers an expansive area of 48,803.89 hectares.

Human-Induced Regeneration projects involve regenerating native forests by changing land management practices on areas that have previously been cleared. For this project, the activities involve ceasing the mechanical or chemical destruction of regrowth and carefully managing the timing and extent of livestock grazing. The goal is to allow the forest to regenerate from in-situ seed sources, including rootstock and lignotubers, to eventually establish a permanent, even-aged native forest.

The Quilpie region is part of the Mulga Lands bioregion, which is widely known for extensive cattle and sheep grazing operations. The environment is semi-arid, characterised by low and highly variable rainfall. The soils are predominantly red earths, sandy loams, and clay plains, which naturally support hardy native vegetation like Mulga.

This project was initially registered under the name "Climate Friendly Aggregation Project No. 2" before being changed to Mulga South Project in February 2020. Additionally, a March 2024 participant variation removed Corporate Carbon Solutions Pty Ltd, transferring sole participant status to St. John Smith. Historical data notes the project land had its vegetation cleared and regrowth actively suppressed for at least 10 years prior to the project commencing. Today, the Mulga South Project holds an active Carbon Abatement Contract (CAC496784) for the delivery of 3,000,000 Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs). Credits generated by this project have also been sourced by major corporations, such as the Lion beverage company, to meet their Climate Active carbon-neutral commitments.