Bimblebox Regeneration Project

Bimblebox Regeneration Project is a Human-Induced Regeneration project located approximately 80km west of Cunnamulla in South-West Queensland. It was registered in November 2016 and covers an area of 15,941.01 hectares.

Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) of a permanent even-aged native forest involves establishing native forest on land that has been historically cleared and had its regrowth actively suppressed for at least 10 years. The standard methodology requirements dictate that the forest must achieve a minimum of 20% canopy cover and native trees must reach a height of at least 2 metres.

The general land use in the South-West Queensland region is predominantly sheep and beef cattle grazing. The area is classified as semi-arid, experiencing low and variable rainfall, and the environment typically features red earths and sandy loam soils characteristic of the Mulga Lands. To achieve forest regeneration, project activities include ceasing the mechanical or chemical destruction of regrowth, carefully managing the timing and extent of livestock grazing, and humanely managing feral animals.

This project specifically relies on assisted regeneration from in-situ seed sources, including rootstock and lignotubers. Following a proponent variation in June 2025 which removed Kurrajong Partners Pty Ltd, the project is managed by proponents Christine Berghofer and Jacob Daniel Berghofer, alongside participant Climate Friendly Pty Ltd. Notably, Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) generated from this project have been purchased by Woodside Energy to help offset their Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, the site was evaluated in a 2024 academic study assessing woody cover fraction changes and regulatory compliance within the broader Australian carbon market.