Wiralla Regeneration Project

Wiralla Regeneration Project is a Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) project located on Wiralla Station, approximately 50km northeast of Thargomindah in South West Queensland. It was registered in March 2018 and covers a massive 51,107.47 hectares.

Human-Induced Regeneration projects involve establishing permanent, even-aged native forests through assisted regeneration from in-situ seed sources, such as rootstock and lignotubers. Standard requirements dictate that the land must have been previously cleared and suppressed for at least 10 years prior to the project commencing. Key activities for this specific project include stopping the mechanical or chemical destruction of regrowth and closely managing the timing and extent of livestock grazing to allow seedlings to thrive.

The Thargomindah area is primarily known for pastoral operations, particularly large-scale cattle grazing. The region experiences a semi-arid, low-rainfall climate typical of South West Queensland. Set within the Mulga Lands bioregion, the local environment consists mainly of mulga woodlands with soil types that are generally red earths, sandy loams, and alluvial clays.

This project is highly notable for generating substantial social and cultural co-benefits. It operates as a collaborative partnership between the land manager, carbon agent Climate Friendly, and the Kullilli Bulloo River Aboriginal Corporation. This framework helps the Traditional Custodians, the Kullilli and Budjiti peoples, regain access and connection to their traditional country while directing proceeds and local employment opportunities back into their community. Due to these strong environmental and social outcomes, Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) generated from Wiralla are highly sought after by corporate buyers, with major entities such as the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC), Adamantem Capital, and Melior Investment Management actively purchasing them to offset their corporate emissions.