North West Queensland Conservation Initiative Site #1 (Revoked)

North West Queensland Conservation Initiative Site #1 is a Human-Induced Regeneration project located in the Etheridge Shire region, approximately 75km southwest of Georgetown in Far North Queensland. It was registered in August 2020 and covers a vast 74,765 hectares. The project proponent is Terra Carbon Pty Limited, a subsidiary of GreenCollar, which is Australia's largest environmental markets investor and project developer.

Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) projects involve regenerating native forests by changing land management practices to allow in-situ seed sources, such as rootstock and lignotubers, to flourish. This methodology typically requires ceasing activities that suppress tree growth. For this project, standard requirements involved managing the timing and extent of livestock grazing, as well as the humane management of feral animals. The ultimate standard requirement for the HIR methodology is allowing the regenerating native trees to attain a mature state of at least 20% crown cover and a height of at least 2 metres. These management changes allow the land to achieve a permanent even-aged native forest.

The Gulf Savannah region surrounding Georgetown is traditionally known for extensive cattle grazing and historical mining operations. The area experiences a dry tropical savanna climate with a distinct monsoonal wet and dry season. Soils in the wider Etheridge region are generally ancient and of low fertility, typically comprising earthy sands, podzolic soils, and granitic formations.

Notably, this project was established on land that was previously cleared of vegetation and where regrowth had been actively suppressed for at least 10 years prior to the project's commencement. Despite its immense scale and environmental aims, the project was officially revoked under section 30 of the CFI Rule on December 1, 2025.