Crawford Carbon Project

The Crawford Carbon Project is a soil carbon sequestration initiative located in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia, approximately 20km south-east of the major regional city of Mount Gambier. Registered on January 27, 2021, the project covers an area of 483.09 hectares. The region is renowned for its productive agricultural land, predominantly utilized for cattle grazing, dairy farming, and forestry (softwood plantations), supported by the area's reliable climate.

Operating under the Measurement of Soil Carbon Sequestration in Agricultural Systems (2018) methodology, the project aims to increase soil organic carbon levels through improved land management. This methodology requires the proponent to establish a baseline of soil carbon through physical sampling, implement new agricultural activities, such as the stated alteration of stocking rates, grazing duration, or intensity, and conduct subsequent sampling rounds to measure the sequestered carbon. As the project developer, Agriprove Solutions typically facilitates these projects by digitizing the administration and monitoring processes for landholders.

Environmentally, the project sits within a high-rainfall zone, with the Mount Gambier region typically receiving between 700mm and 800mm annually. The local geology is distinct, characterized by fertile volcanic soils derived from the nearby dormant volcanoes (such as Mount Schank and Mount Gambier) and underlying limestone formations (calcrete). These free-draining, mineral-rich soils are among the most productive in the state, making them highly suitable for the high-density grazing strategies often employed in soil carbon projects to stimulate pasture growth and root depth.