Tallering Station Human Induced Regeneration Project

Tallering Station Human Induced Regeneration Project is a large-scale vegetation project located on the historic Tallering Station, approximately 30 kilometers north of Mullewa and 120 kilometers northeast of Geraldton in Western Australia. Registered on May 18, 2018, the project encompasses a vast area of approximately 148,095 hectares within the Mid West region. The surrounding landscape is defined by the Murchison district's rangelands, an area traditionally dedicated to pastoral leases. While Tallering Station has a long history as a sheep station dating back to the 1860s, it has transitioned to cattle operations under more recent management.

The project operates under the Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) methodology. This method involves allowing native vegetation to regenerate by removing the "suppressors" that previously prevented growth, primarily by managing the timing and extent of livestock grazing and controlling feral animals like goats. Unlike environmental planting, HIR relies on the germination of in-situ seed sources, such as rootstock and lignotubers, already present in the soil. For this specific project, the goal is to regenerate native forest cover on land where regrowth had been suppressed for at least 10 years prior to the project's commencement.

Environmentally, the region is classified as semi-arid with a hot, dry climate. The terrain is typical of the Murchison rangelands, featuring red earth soils, sandy loams, and areas of rock outcrop (including the nearby Tallering Peak). The vegetation profile targets the restoration of Mulga shrublands, Cypress patches, and Hakea woodlands.

An interesting aspect of this project is its response to historical land degradation. A 2014 government assessment identified that the station was suffering from high grazing pressure and mature Acacia death. The carbon project was subsequently established not just for credit generation, but as a mechanism to fund infrastructure upgrades, such as fencing and water points, that allow for sustainable cattle grazing alongside the regenerating forest. The project proponent, Terra Carbon Pty Limited, operates as part of the wider GreenCollar Group.