Landari PPPA 3

Landari PPPA 3 is a plantation forestry project located across multiple sites in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, ranging between 15km and 50km from the major regional centers of Bathurst and Orange. It was registered in December 2020 and covers 1,034.37ha.

Plantation forestry projects under this method involve establishing and maintaining new plantation forests specifically for the commercial harvesting of wood products. To ensure viable timber production and maximize carbon abatement, standard requirements for commercial plantations typically involve planting species like Pinus radiata at high stocking densities, often exceeding 800 to 1,000 stems per ha.

The Central Tablelands region surrounding Bathurst and Orange is known for mixed farming, cattle and sheep grazing, and established commercial forestry operations. The area is considered a moderate to high rainfall zone, typically receiving 700mm to 900mm of rain annually. Soils in this region generally feature fertile Tertiary basalts, podzolic clay loams, and red earths, which provide excellent conditions for softwood timber production.

This project was initially registered by carbon developer Landari Pty Ltd, but the proponent was updated to Group Energy Pty Ltd in February 2023. Group Energy is a subsidiary of the Borg Group, a major Australian manufacturer of joinery and construction materials. The project is closely linked to Plantation Pine Products Australia (PPPA), which acts as the forestry division for the broader group. This arrangement secures a vertically integrated timber supply for their manufacturing operations while generating Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) to offset their corporate emissions. Over its lifetime, the project has also undergone area expansions and transitioned to the updated 2022 plantation forestry methodology.