Lake Echo (Revoked)

Lake Echo (Revoked) was a forest protection project located in the Central Highlands of Tasmania, approximately 30km north of Ouse and 100km northwest of Hobart. The project was registered in August 2017 and covered a small area of 17.21 hectares. It operated under the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative-Designated Verified Carbon Standard Projects) Methodology Determination 2015.

The project activity falls under the category of Improved Forest Management (IFM), specifically avoided deforestation. The methodology was designed to allow projects originally accredited under the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) to transition into the Australian Government's Emissions Reduction Fund. This specific project appears to have functioned as an administrative mechanism to manage a boundary variation for the larger "Forests Alive: Protection of Tasmanian Native Forest" project. Records indicate that 17 hectares were transferred from the main project to this "Lake Echo" identifier to facilitate the voluntary relinquishment of 56 Kyoto Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) and the subsequent revocation of that specific land area from the scheme in September 2017.

The Central Highlands region is characterized by a cool temperate climate with high rainfall, often exceeding 1,000mm annually, and distinct alpine weather patterns. The landscape features a mix of forestry, hydro-electric infrastructure, and conservation areas. The soils in this vicinity are typically derived from Jurassic dolerite, often resulting in stony, clay-loam structures (Dermosols or Ferrosols) capable of supporting the tall eucalypt forests native to the area.