The Range' Forest Regeneration Project

'The Range' Forest Regeneration Project is a human-induced regeneration project located 105km north-northeast of White Cliffs in far western NSW. It was registered in November 2016 and covers a total area of 27,591.92 hectares.

Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) projects establish permanent even-aged native forests by modifying land management practices on areas where natural regrowth has been suppressed for at least 10 years. Project activities aim to assist regeneration from in-situ seed sources, such as rootstock and lignotubers. At 'The Range', this methodology is implemented by managing the timing and extent of livestock grazing, alongside the humane management of feral animals.

The White Cliffs region is known for large-scale pastoral operations, primarily grazing sheep, goats, and cattle. The local environment is considered semi-arid, experiencing very low annual rainfall averaging between 246mm and 275mm. The terrain is generally flat, and soil types consist predominantly of red loam and sandy loam.

Interestingly, "The Range" pastoral property was sold in July 2015 for $740,000, roughly a year before the carbon project was officially registered. This suggests a strategic shift in land management by the new owners to incorporate carbon farming into their pastoral operations. Additionally, Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) generated by this project have been purchased and retired by major corporate entities, including Origin Energy and WINConnect, to help meet their carbon-neutral targets under the Australian Government's Climate Active certification scheme.