Darling River Eco Corridor #36

Darling River Eco Corridor #36 is a Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) carbon project located approximately 40km south of the remote township of Wanaaring and 180km west of Bourke in outback New South Wales. Registered in May 2018, the project covers a substantial area of 57,164 hectares within the Mulga Lands bioregion.

The region is characterized by a semi-arid climate with low, irregular rainfall (typically 250-300mm annually) and soils that predominantly consist of red sandy loams and red earths, often supporting vegetation such as Mulga (Acacia aneura) and Bimble Box. Historically, this land has been utilized for rangeland grazing of sheep, goats, and cattle.

The project operates under the Human-Induced Regeneration methodology, which involves implementing management changes to allow native forests to regenerate from in-situ seed sources (like rootstock and lignotubers). Specific activities for this project include the humane management of feral animals, particularly goats, which are prevalent in the area, and the strategic management of livestock grazing pressure. These actions reduce suppression, allowing the vegetation to reach "forest cover" status (20% canopy density at a height of 2 metres).

An interesting facet of this project is its inclusion in the broader "Darling River Eco Corridor" initiative managed by GreenCollar (the parent company of Terra Carbon Pty Ltd). This initiative aggregates multiple properties across the catchment to create a large-scale contiguous zone of regenerated native forest, providing a non-traditional income stream for pastoralists while improving biodiversity and soil stability in the delicate Darling River ecosystem.