Gumbalie and Snake Gully Regeneration Project

Gumbalie and Snake Gully Regeneration Project is a Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) project located approximately 55km northwest of Bourke in western New South Wales. It was registered in September 2020 and covers an area of 24,993.38ha.

Human-Induced Regeneration projects involve establishing permanent, even-aged native forests by altering land management practices to alleviate suppression pressures on native vegetation. This methodology relies on assisting the natural regeneration of native trees from in-situ seed sources, including existing rootstock and lignotubers.

The Bourke region is primarily known for pastoral operations, particularly extensive sheep and cattle grazing. The area features a semi-arid climate characterised by hot temperatures and low, highly variable rainfall. Regional soils typically consist of red earths, sandy loams in the Mulga lands, and grey vertosol clays on the river floodplains.

This project was specifically established to restore permanent native forests on land that had been previously cleared of vegetation and where natural regrowth had been actively suppressed for at least 10 years prior to commencement. Project activities include the precise management of the timing and extent of livestock grazing, combined with the humane management of feral animals. Additionally, voluntary data releases published by the regulator indicate the project has an active Carbon Estimation Area (CEA) of 8,614 hectares.