Glasgow Carbon Project

The Glasgow Carbon Project is a soil carbon sequestration project located in the fertile North East region of Tasmania. Situated in the Dorset Council area, the project site lies approximately 5 kilometers northeast of the town of Branxholm and just north of Derby. Registered on January 19, 2021, the project encompasses an area of roughly 128 hectares. The surrounding region is characterized by a mix of forestry and intensive agriculture, particularly known for dairy farming, beef grazing, and cropping due to its productive landscape.

The project operates under the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative, Measurement of Soil Carbon Sequestration in Agricultural Systems) Methodology Determination 2018. This methodology requires the proponent to establish a baseline of soil carbon stocks through physical sampling and then implement specific management activities to increase those stocks over time. For the Glasgow Carbon Project, the primary activity involves altering the stocking rate, duration, or intensity of grazing. This approach aims to improve ground cover and root mass, thereby drawing more carbon from the atmosphere into the soil profile.

Environmentally, the North East of Tasmania is well-suited for soil carbon projects. The area typically experiences high rainfall, often exceeding 1,000 millimeters annually, which supports vigorous pasture growth. The soils in the Branxholm and Scottsdale districts are frequently classified as Ferrosols (red basalt soils); these are deep, free-draining, and highly fertile, providing an excellent medium for sequestering carbon when managed under regenerative grazing principles.