Bareeda Regeneration Project

The Bareeda Regeneration Project is a Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) project located approximately 100 kilometers southwest of Winton in central-western Queensland. Registered in November 2017, the project covers a significant area of 83,755 hectares. The region is historically known for pastoral operations, primarily cattle and sheep grazing, which remains the dominant land use in the area.

Human-Induced Regeneration projects involve regenerating native forests by ceasing activities that suppress growth, such as unrestricted grazing or land clearing. In this specific project, the proponent manages the timing and extent of grazing to allow native vegetation to recover from in-situ seed sources like rootstock and lignotubers.

The environment in this part of Queensland is semi-arid, typically receiving around 400mm of rainfall annually. While the wider Winton district is famous for its Mitchell Grass Downs and heavy clay soils, Bareeda Station has been historically described as "desert country" or "lighter breeder country." This suggests the landscape likely features red earth soils and sandy loams capable of supporting Acacia woodlands and spinifex, rather than the cracking black clays found further east.

A notable aspect of the Bareeda Regeneration Project is its inclusion in the Queensland Government's Land Restoration Fund (LRF) pilot. It was one of three projects awarded funding to investigate co-benefits beyond carbon sequestration. This pilot involved collaboration with experts from Climate Friendly, CSIRO, and Bush Heritage Australia to quantify benefits such as improved biodiversity, soil health, and drought resilience. Additionally, the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has previously purchased Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) generated by this project.