Warbreccan Regeneration Project

Warbreccan Regeneration Project is a large-scale Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) project located on the historic Warbreccan Station, approximately 62km north of Jundah and 172km southwest of Longreach in Central West Queensland. Registered in May 2018, the project encompasses a massive area of 154,433 hectares. The surrounding region is defined by the Channel Country and is traditionally utilized for extensive cattle and sheep grazing, with the Thomson River running through the property, providing significant double frontage.

This project operates under the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) (Human-Induced Regeneration of a Permanent Even-Aged Native Forest-1.1) Methodology. HIR projects focus on restoring native forests by identifying and removing "suppressors" that prevent regrowth. In this context, the project activities involve the cessation of mechanical or chemical clearing and the strategic management of grazing timing and extent. This allows native vegetation to regenerate naturally from in-situ seed sources, such as rootstock and lignotubers, without the need for direct planting.

The environmental landscape at Warbreccan is diverse, featuring a mix of pebbly black soil open downs in the southern sections and Mulga lands in the north. The area is classified as semi-arid, supporting native vegetation types like Mitchell and Flinders grasses alongside the regenerating forest canopy. The presence of numerous creeks and permanent waterholes, alongside the Thomson River, supports the biodiversity required for such a large regeneration effort.

Warbreccan Station holds a significant place in Queensland's pastoral history, having been held by major entities like the Australian Pastoral Company in the early 20th century. The current carbon project is actively generating credits, with the proponent K1N Farming Pty Ltd securing a carbon abatement contract with the Australian Government to deliver over 195,000 tonnes of abatement. The project is supported by Climate Friendly Pty Ltd as the carbon service agent.