Darling River Eco Corridor #35

Darling River Eco Corridor #35 is a Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) project located in the remote Far West region of New South Wales, approximately 80km north of White Cliffs. It was registered in May 2018 and covers 17,851.71 hectares.

Human-Induced Regeneration projects involve establishing permanent native forests by assisting the regeneration of native trees from in-situ seed sources, such as rootstock and lignotubers. A key standard requirement for this methodology is ceasing activities that suppressed native regrowth for at least 10 years prior, allowing the vegetation to successfully reach forest cover.

The Far West region of New South Wales is traditionally known for extensive livestock grazing. The area is classified as having a semi-arid to arid environment, experiencing low and variable rainfall. The soils in this specific project area consist of soft, red sandy loam transitioning to sandy dune fields, interspersed with some creek systems.

This project aims to regenerate natural woodlands and shrublands, encouraging the growth of native species such as Dodonaea viscosa, Eremophila sturtii, Eucalyptus coolabah, and Acacia aneura. The proponent, Terra Carbon Pty Limited, achieves this by managing the timing and extent of livestock grazing and humanely controlling feral animal populations. In addition to sequestering carbon, the regeneration of native vegetation in this corridor helps reverse historical land degradation caused by feral goats and livestock, while stabilising the soils to reduce erosion.