Gumbalie and Snake Gully Regeneration Project

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

Human-Induced Regeneration projects involve restoring permanent even-aged native forests by altering land management practices that previously suppressed natural vegetation growth. To achieve permanent forest cover, standard requirements dictate that proponents must cease these suppressive activities, allowing native trees to naturally regenerate and eventually reach a continuous forest canopy. For this project, the core activities include managing the timing and extent of livestock grazing alongside the humane management of feral animals.

The Bourke and wider Barwon-Darling region is primarily known for pastoral and livestock grazing operations. The area experiences a semi-arid climate with low average annual rainfall, and the local environmental conditions typically feature soils consisting of red earths, loams, and alluvial clays.

This project specifically focuses on establishing permanent native forests through assisted regeneration from in-situ seed sources, including rootstock and lignotubers. It is taking place on land that was historically cleared of vegetation and where regrowth had been actively suppressed for at least 10 years prior to the project's commencement. Additionally, registry records note a participant variation on June 30, 2026, transitioning the proponent role from Andrew and Fiona Adams to solely Andrew Christopher Adams, with Climate Friendly Pty Ltd continuing to be involved as a project participant.