Cudgerie Tundulya Regeneration Project

Cudgerie Tundulya Regeneration Project is a Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) project located roughly 85km northwest of Cobar in western New South Wales. It was registered in September 2020 and covers 31,203.43 ha.

Human-Induced Regeneration projects involve regenerating a permanent even-aged native forest by ceasing activities that previously suppressed tree growth. Under standard methodology requirements, the regenerating native trees must have the potential to reach a height of at least 2 metres and achieve a crown cover of at least 20%. For this specific project, the core activity is the humane management of feral animals. This intervention removes grazing pressure and allows the native forest to naturally establish through assisted regeneration from in-situ seed sources (such as existing rootstock and lignotubers) on land that was cleared of vegetation and where regrowth had been suppressed for at least 10 years prior to commencement.

The region around Cobar is primarily utilized for pastoral operations, predominantly the extensive grazing of sheep and cattle. The surrounding environment is classified as semi-arid with low, highly variable rainfall. The area's soils generally consist of red earths, sandy loams, and clay loams, which are well-adapted to support hardy native woodland vegetation when feral grazing pressures are properly controlled.

The project holds an active Carbon Abatement Contract (CAC427390) with the Clean Energy Regulator following the September 2020 auction. In addition to government purchasing, Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) generated from this project have been acquired on the voluntary market by private companies. For instance, Astron purchased credits from the Cudgerie Tundulya Regeneration Project to achieve their Climate Active Carbon Neutral certification, specifically choosing the project for its strong alignment with local and national nature conservation values.