Collings Carbon Project

The Collings Carbon Project is a soil carbon sequestration initiative located near the small rural village of Bibbenluke, approximately 15 kilometers north of Bombala in the Snowy Monaro region of New South Wales. Registered on November 8, 2021, the project initially covered a larger area but, following a variation in November 2024, now encompasses 136.97 hectares. The project operates within the Monaro Tablelands, a region historically dominated by pastoral activities such as sheep and cattle grazing due to its rolling hills and cool climate.

The project operates under the 2021 Soil Carbon (Measurement and Models) methodology, having transitioned from the 2018 measurement-based method in late 2023. This methodology rewards landholders for increasing Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) stocks through changes in land management. Specific activities for this project include altering grazing intensity to improve vegetation cover, applying synthetic or non-synthetic fertilizers to address nutrient deficiencies, and rejuvenating pastures through seeding. By measuring the baseline carbon levels and modelling or measuring subsequent increases, the project aims to generate Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) for the sequestered carbon.

Environmentally, the Bibbenluke area experiences a cool temperate climate with an average annual rainfall of approximately 650mm, which is relatively consistent throughout the year. The region’s soils are characteristically diverse, often featuring fertile basalt-derived clays (associated with the Monaro basalt caps) intermixed with granite-based texture-contrast soils (Chromosols). These soil types are generally well-suited to the grazing and pasture improvement activities proposed by the project, provided that soil acidity and nutrient levels are actively managed. The project is managed by Agriprove Solutions Pty Ltd, a prominent developer in the Australian soil carbon sector.