Meeline Station Regeneration Project

Meeline Station Regeneration Project is a Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) project located at Meeline Station, approximately 50km from Mt Magnet in the Mid West region of Western Australia. It was registered in July 2019 and covers 168,009 hectares.

Human-Induced Regeneration projects involve establishing permanent, even-aged native forests by altering land management practices. For this project, regeneration is achieved by managing the timing and extent of grazing. This allows for assisted regeneration from in-situ seed sources, such as rootstock and lignotubers, on land that was previously cleared of vegetation and where regrowth was suppressed for at least 10 years prior to the project commencing.

The Mt Magnet area is traditionally known for large-scale pastoral operations, specifically sheep grazing. The region is classified as semi-arid, experiencing a harsh outback climate with very low rainfall averaging around 200mm (8 inches) per year. The local soils generally feature an eroded laterite overlay, exposing softer clay-loam covered with quartz rocks.

Due to its extreme isolation and dry climate, Meeline Station is known for having some of the darkest skies in the world, historically making it a popular destination for Murdoch Astronomical Society observing camps. In early 2026, the non-profit Forever Wild Initiative acquired the property through a multi-million dollar nature finance investment. Following this acquisition, the project proponent shifted from the Morrissey family to Samphire Wild Pty Ltd. Samphire Wild operates as the sustainable cattle operations company under Forever Wild, transitioning the massive aggregated landscape into a blended model that prioritizes both nature conservation and ecologically sound beef production.