Doobibla Regeneration Project

The Doobibla Regeneration Project is a Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) project located on the "Doobibla" pastoral station, approximately 86km northwest of Cunnamulla and 155km south of Charleville in South West Queensland. Registered in May 2017, the project covers a vast area of 33,869 hectares within the Paroo and Murweh Shire local government areas.

Human-Induced Regeneration projects involve regenerating native forests on land where vegetation has been suppressed for at least 10 years, typically by historical clearing or overgrazing. To generate Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs), the proponent must undertake activities such as stopping mechanical clearing, managing the timing and extent of livestock grazing, and controlling feral animals. These actions allow native seed stocks, specifically rootstock and lignotubers in this case, to regenerate into permanent even-aged native forests.

The region surrounding Doobibla is characterized by semi-arid conditions and is primarily utilized for cattle and sheep grazing. The landscape features red sandy soils and supports vegetation typical of the Mulga Lands bioregion, including Mulga (Acacia aneura), Gidgea, and Eucalypt woodlands. The property benefits from natural water sources, with the Paroo River traversing the land, providing essential support for both the regenerating forest and the integrated cattle operations.

An interesting aspect of this project is its commercial history; the property was listed for sale in recent years with the carbon contract explicitly marketed as a key asset, highlighting the dual income streams of cattle grazing and carbon farming. The project has undergone several administrative changes, with the proponent role transferring from Doobibla Cattle Pty Ltd to Kalm Property Enterprises Pty Ltd, and most recently to Samuel Alexander Morris in 2023. The project is supported by carbon service provider Climate Friendly.