'Markarene Regeneration Project

Markarene Regeneration Project is a Human-Induced Regeneration project located at the Markarene pastoral station, approximately 100km northeast of Cunnamulla and west of Bollon in South West Queensland. It was registered in April 2019 and covers 25,241.53 ha.

Human-Induced Regeneration projects involve regenerating native forests by altering land management practices. Standard requirements include ceasing mechanical clearing or managing the timing and extent of grazing to allow native vegetation to recover. This project establishes permanent native forests through assisted regeneration from in-situ seed sources, such as rootstock and lignotubers, on land that was previously cleared and where regrowth was suppressed for at least 10 years prior to commencement.

The Cunnamulla area within the Paroo Shire is known for its rural agricultural operations, predominantly sheep and cattle grazing on native vegetation. The region experiences a semi-arid climate with hot summers and low, highly variable annual rainfall. Soils in the area are generally composed of sandy loams, red earths (Kandosols), and cracking clays.

This project operates with Climate Friendly Pty Ltd acting as the project agent alongside the proponent Markarene Pastoral Company Pty Ltd. The project generates Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs), some of which have already been purchased and retired by corporate entities under the Climate Active program to help achieve voluntary carbon neutrality.