Turkey Hill carbon sequestration (Revoked)

Turkey Hill carbon sequestration (Revoked) is an environmental planting project located in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, approximately 15 kilometers northeast of the town of Crookwell. The project was originally registered in December 2018 and covered an area of 16.90 hectares. It was voluntarily revoked in December 2024.

The project operated under the Reforestation by Environmental or Mallee Plantings methodology. This involves establishing permanent native forests on land that was previously cleared for agricultural use, such as grazing or cropping. The methodology uses the FullCAM model to estimate the amount of carbon sequestered by the growing trees. Standard requirements for this project type typically include planting species native to the local area at a density sufficient to achieve forest cover (generally defined as 20% crown cover and a height of 2 meters).

The Crookwell region is characterized by a cool temperate climate with reliable rainfall, averaging around 800mm to 850mm annually. The area is historically significant for sheep and cattle grazing, as well as potato farming. Soils in this locality are often fertile, derived from basalt and sedimentary rock, which supports vigorous pasture and tree growth.

This project was managed by Greenfleet Australia, a prominent environmental non-profit organization. Notably, the project was revoked under Section 30 of the CFI Rule, which indicates a voluntary revocation by the proponent. While the specific reason for revocation is not public, Greenfleet projects often focus on biodiversity and ecosystem restoration; a voluntary revocation may imply that while the trees remain in the ground, the proponent has chosen to exit the formal carbon credit scheme for this specific site.