Jandell Regeneration Project

Jandell Regeneration Project is a Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) project located in the Paroo local government area of South West Queensland, approximately 120km west-north-west of Cunnamulla. It was registered in February 2018 and covers a significant area of 41,237.22 hectares.

Human-Induced Regeneration projects involve changing land management practices to allow permanent even-aged native forests to regenerate from in-situ seed sources, such as rootstock and lignotubers. Standard methodology requirements dictate that the regenerating native trees must have the potential to reach a minimum forest height of 2 metres and achieve at least 20% crown cover.

The broader South West Queensland region is well known for its extensive rangeland grazing operations, heavily focused on sheep and beef cattle. The environment features a hot semi-arid climate characterized by highly variable, low average annual rainfall. Soils in this local area are typically red earths (Kandosols), silty loams, and sandy loams capable of supporting resilient native vegetation like Acacia shrublands.

To achieve carbon abatement, the proponent, Amaral Pastoral Pty Limited, working alongside carbon service provider Climate Friendly Pty Ltd, has ceased the mechanical and chemical destruction of regrowth and is actively managing the timing and extent of livestock grazing. The project establishes permanent native forests through assisted regeneration on land that was historically cleared of vegetation and where regrowth was suppressed for at least 10 years prior to the project commencing. Jandell Regeneration Project is part of a larger 490,000-hectare carbon farming portfolio held by Amaral Pastoral, which also includes the nearby Cudgee, Wiralla, and Kiandra Aggregation projects. Notably, Amaral Pastoral and Climate Friendly have partnered with the Budjiti Aboriginal Corporation and Kullilli Bulloo River Aboriginal Corporation, the recognised Native Title Holders and Traditional Owners of the lands, ensuring local Indigenous involvement in their carbon farming initiatives.