Narraburra Warranella Regeneration Project

Narraburra Warranella Regeneration Project is a human-induced regeneration project located approximately 40km northeast of Eulo in the Paroo Shire of South West Queensland. It was registered in March 2017 and covers 50,992 ha.

Human-induced regeneration (HIR) projects involve establishing permanent even-aged native forests by changing agricultural land management practices. Standard requirements dictate that regeneration must be protected and managed so the trees can reach "forest cover," which is typically defined under the methodology as attaining a height of at least 2 metres and a minimum crown cover of 20%.

The Paroo Shire and the broader Mulga Lands bioregion are traditionally known for extensive sheep and cattle grazing operations. The area is classified as having a semi-arid climate with highly variable rainfall, and the environment is typically characterised by mulga woodlands growing on deep red earths, sandy loams, and clay plains.

This project was set up to establish permanent native forests through assisted regeneration from in-situ seed sources, including rootstock and lignotubers. The land being regenerated had previously been cleared of vegetation with regrowth subsequently suppressed for at least 10 years prior to the project's commencement. Project activities involve the complete cessation of mechanical or chemical suppression of regrowth, alongside carefully managing the timing and extent of livestock grazing. Operating alongside existing pastoral activities, the project's proponent, E.G. Biggs Pastoral Co. Pty Ltd, secured an optional delivery carbon abatement contract for the project during the Clean Energy Regulator's September 2020 auction.