Bunginderry Regeneration Project (Revoked)

Bunginderry Regeneration Project (Revoked) was a Human-Induced Regeneration project located at Bunginderry Station, approximately 50km northwest of Quilpie in South West Queensland. It was registered in October 2016 and covers an expansive 71,823.64 hectares. The project was ultimately revoked on October 1, 2025.

Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) projects involve regenerating native forests by changing land management practices to remove suppressors of tree growth, allowing native vegetation to recover from in-situ seed sources such as rootstock and lignotubers. The standard requirements for this methodology dictate that the regenerating native trees must have the potential to reach a minimum of 20% crown cover and a height of at least 2 metres to achieve forest status. The specific activities for this project included the cessation of mechanical or chemical destruction of regrowth, and the management of the timing and extent of livestock grazing.

The Quilpie region, situated within the broader Channel Country, is highly reliant on extensive pastoral operations, specifically sheep, goat, and cattle grazing. The area experiences a semi-arid, low-rainfall climate. Soils in this region typically consist of crusty red and yellow earths, along with native mulga ridges.

The project proponents, Stephen and Annabel Tully, are well-known local pastoralists who have operated the property for generations. An interesting note about Bunginderry Station is that the Tully family has constructed 130km of wild dog exclusion fencing around their 180,000-acre property with government support, drastically increasing their herd survival and regional sheep production. Furthermore, Annabel Tully is an accomplished artist whose works are inspired by the surrounding arid landscapes, and she has historically hosted artist retreats on the property. The station has also garnered national attention, including a visit from former Prime Minister Scott Morrison during a drought tour to view the impacts of exclusion fencing firsthand.