Landari AKD-1

Landari AKD-1 is a plantation forestry project located across multiple sites in the Green Triangle and Otway Ranges regions of western Victoria. The project area is split between two distinct zones: the undulating forestry country approximately 20km northwest of Casterton near the South Australian border, and the high-rainfall slopes of the Otways near Princetown, roughly 60km south of Colac. Registered in May 2020, the project covers approximately 930 hectares.

The region is defined by its strong history of forestry and mixed agriculture. The land near Casterton and the Green Triangle is premier softwood plantation country, supported by moderate-to-high rainfall and clay-loam soils. The Otway Ranges sites experience significantly higher rainfall (often exceeding 1000mm annually) with deep, friable loam soils that support rapid tree growth. Both areas are heavily utilized for Pinus radiata (radiata pine) cultivation, alongside grazing and dairy operations.

The project operates under the Plantation Forestry methodology, specifically focusing on two key activities: establishing new plantation forests and converting existing short-rotation plantations to long-rotation schedules. By shifting from short rotations (typically harvested for pulpwood) to long rotations (sawlogs), the trees are allowed to grow for longer periods, often 25 to 30 years, thereby storing carbon in the biomass for a greater duration compared to the business-as-usual baseline.

The project proponent, Associated Kiln Driers Pty Ltd (AKD), is Australia's largest softwood sawmiller and a major vertically integrated timber processor headquartered in Colac. The project name "Landari AKD-1" reflects its origination; Landari Pty Ltd was the initial developer and proponent before the project was formally transferred to AKD in February 2024. This structure allows AKD to generate carbon credits from their own timber assets, effectively integrating carbon finance into their commercial timber supply chain.