Springvale Human-Induced Regeneration Project (Revoked)

Springvale Human-Induced Regeneration Project (Revoked) is a human-induced regeneration project located approximately 50km northwest of Walgett in New South Wales. It was registered in March 2017 and covers a project area of 5,847.70 ha.

Human-induced regeneration projects involve establishing permanent native forests by ceasing activities that suppress natural regrowth, such as mechanical or chemical destruction. The native vegetation regenerates from in-situ seed sources, including rootstock and lignotubers, and standard requirements mandate that the land must have had its regrowth suppressed for at least 10 years prior to the project commencing.

The Walgett region is predominantly used for sheep and cattle grazing, alongside cropping operations like wheat and cotton. The area falls under a semi-arid rainfall classification with highly variable rainfall, and the soil types generally consist of grey cracking clays (vertosols) and red earths.

This project was originally contracted by the proponent Miaoli Holdings Pty Ltd, with CO2 Australia acting as the agent, to deliver 68,644 carbon credits to the Commonwealth. However, parts of the project area were removed in March 2018, and its contract subsequently lapsed or was terminated in October 2018. The project was officially revoked under section 30 of the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) Rule in October 2019.