Western Australia Rangelands Conservation Initiative

The Western Australia Rangelands Conservation Initiative is a Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) carbon project located on Nallan Station, approximately 20 kilometres north of the town of Cue in the Murchison region of Western Australia. Registered on May 18, 2018, the project spans a vast area of 97,906 hectares. The surrounding region is deeply rooted in pastoralism, primarily sheep and cattle grazing, and is also known for significant mining exploration activities.

This project operates under the Human-Induced Regeneration methodology, which aims to establish permanent native forests on land where regrowth was historically suppressed. The core activity involves managing "suppressors" to allow the landscape to recover naturally. In this context, the project proponent, Terra Carbon Pty Limited, implements strategies to manage the timing and extent of livestock grazing and actively controls feral animals, such as goats, which are known to damage young vegetation.

Environmentally, the project is situated in the arid Murchison bioregion, a landscape defined by its red earth and Mulga woodlands. The area typically receives low and highly variable rainfall, averaging between 200mm and 250mm annually, with precipitation occurring in both winter and summer. The soils are predominantly red sandy earths, shallow loams, and extensive red-brown hardpan plains, which support the region's characteristic Acacia shrublands.

An interesting aspect of this project is its specific location on the Nallan Pastoral Lease. Nallan Station is not only a pastoral property but also a known destination for birdwatchers and tourists visiting the Murchison. The project has successfully secured a carbon abatement contract with the Australian Government to deliver over 770,000 Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs), demonstrating a significant commitment to long-term carbon sequestration in the rangelands.