Paroo River North Environmental Project

Paroo River North Environmental Project is a Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) project located on the Yerrel and Humeburn Stations in south-west Queensland, approximately 90km northwest of Cunnamulla. It was registered in November 2016 and covers 52,905.20 hectares.

Human-Induced Regeneration projects involve regenerating native forests by removing the suppressors that prevent natural regrowth. Standard requirements for this methodology dictate that the land must have been previously cleared with regrowth suppressed for at least 10 years prior to commencement, and the regenerating vegetation must eventually reach a height of at least 2 metres and provide a minimum of 20% crown cover.

The surrounding region is dominated by pastoral land uses, primarily extensive beef cattle and sheep grazing. Situated in a semi-arid rainfall zone, the local environment is characterised by low and highly variable rainfall. The soils generally consist of red earths, sandy loams, and clays.

For this project, regeneration is achieved by ceasing mechanical and chemical destruction of vegetation and carefully managing the timing and extent of livestock grazing. This allows assisted regeneration from in-situ seed sources, rootstock, and lignotubers, primarily encouraging the regrowth of native Mulga (Acacia aneura) trees.

Notably, the project delivers co-benefits through an Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) with the Budjiti Traditional Owners, who possess Native Title rights over the region and share in the project's revenue. The project's ownership has evolved over its history and is currently run by Lanin Holdings Pty Ltd and Ninal Ventures Pty Ltd.