Kiandra Aggregation Project

The Kiandra Aggregation Project is a Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) project located approximately 60km northeast of Thargomindah in Southwest Queensland. Registered in July 2017, the project covers a massive expanse of 59,033 hectares, positioning it within the remote and rugged landscapes of the Bulloo Shire.

This project operates under the Human-Induced Regeneration methodology, which focuses on restoring native forest cover through changes in land management rather than manual planting. Specifically, the project involves managing the timing and extent of livestock grazing and ceasing mechanical clearing. These interventions are designed to allow suppressed vegetation, specifically native species present in the soil seed bank or as rootstock, to regenerate and reach forest maturity.

The region surrounding the project is deeply embedded in Australia's pastoral history, primarily utilized for grazing cattle and sheep on large rangeland stations. The Kiandra property lies within the Mulga Lands bioregion, an area defined by its flat to gently undulating sandplains and distinct vegetation dominated by Mulga (Acacia aneura) woodlands and shrublands.

Environmentally, the site is characterized by a semi-arid climate with highly variable, summer-dominant rainfall averaging between 250mm and 350mm annually. The soil composition in this district is typically red earth and sandy loams, often featuring hard-setting surfaces or "hardpans" that can limit water infiltration. These resilient soils support the Mulga vegetation that is critical for both carbon sequestration and drought reserves for livestock.

The project is managed by Amaral Pastoral Pty Limited in partnership with carbon service provider Climate Friendly. The use of the term "Aggregation" in the project title indicates that the carbon estimation area likely spans multiple distinct land titles or management zones within the broader pastoral holding.