Gibson Carbon Project

Gibson Carbon Project is a soil carbon sequestration project located in the Dorset Council region of north-east Tasmania, approximately 5.5km north of the town of Derby. It was registered in December 2020 and covers 176.52 hectares. The Dorset region is highly regarded for its agricultural production, supporting a mix of dairy farming, intensive grazing, and forestry operations.

The Measurement of Soil Carbon Sequestration in Agricultural Systems methodology requires land managers to undertake new or materially different management activities to build soil organic carbon. This measurement-based method involves empirically baselining soil carbon levels and re-measuring them after a set period, typically two to three years, to calculate the increase for carbon credits. For this project, the specific activity implemented is altering the stocking rate, duration, or intensity of grazing to improve pasture health and increase soil carbon.

The environment in this part of north-east Tasmania features a cool temperate maritime climate. The area typically receives moderate to high rainfall, averaging between 750mm and over 1000mm annually, which provides excellent conditions for sustained pasture growth. The soils in this region are highly fertile, often consisting of rich red soils and texture-contrast soils such as chromosols, which are well-suited for productive agriculture and capturing carbon.

The project proponent, Agriprove Solutions Pty Ltd, is Australia’s largest soil carbon project developer, managing over 70% of all soil carbon projects registered under the ACCU scheme. To manage their vast portfolio, Agriprove utilises advanced satellite data analytics, including synthetic aperture radar and optical technologies in partnership with EOS Data Analytics, to remotely track ground cover and model soil organic carbon improvements alongside traditional physical soil core sampling.