Poynton Carbon Project (Revoked)

Poynton Carbon Project (Revoked) is a measurement of soil carbon sequestration project located near Hadspen, approximately 15km southwest of Launceston in Tasmania. It was registered in December 2020 and covers 378.19 hectares.

Soil carbon sequestration projects under the 2018 methodology involve introducing new or materially different land management practices to build soil organic carbon. Standard requirements dictate that a baseline must be established, and carbon increases must be physically measured over time using soil core sampling and rigorous laboratory analysis.

The Meander Valley and Northern Midlands region of Tasmania is predominantly known for cattle and sheep grazing, alongside some broadacre cropping. The area experiences a temperate climate with moderate to high rainfall, and the soils are generally fertile chromosols and dermosols well-suited for agriculture.

This project was established by Agriprove Solutions Pty Ltd to increase carbon in the soil within the agricultural system by altering the stocking rate, duration, or intensity of grazing. Notably, the project was recently revoked on August 7, 2026, under section 30 of the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Rule, which generally indicates a voluntary revocation or a failure to meet ongoing regulatory requirements.