Latham Carbon Project

Latham Carbon Project is a soil carbon sequestration project located near Fosterton, approximately 10km north of Dungog in the Hunter Region of NSW. It was registered in December 2020 and covers 77.38ha.

Soil carbon projects generate carbon credits by adopting agricultural management activities that increase the amount of carbon stored in the soil. Under the Measurement of Soil Carbon Sequestration in Agricultural Systems methodology, projects must implement new eligible practices and physically measure the carbon increase over time. This specific project aims to build soil carbon by re-establishing or rejuvenating a pasture through seeding.

The Dungog and wider Hunter region are historically known for agricultural pursuits such as dairy farming, cattle grazing, and timber operations. The region is considered a moderate to high rainfall area, with the southern parts of the Dungog Shire typically averaging between 900mm and 1000mm of rain annually. Soils in the local agricultural valleys are often chromosols, which offer the moderate chemical fertility and water-holding capacity needed for productive pasture growth and grazing.

The project is managed by Agriprove Solutions Pty Ltd and operates under a nominated 25-year permanence period, ensuring the sequestered carbon must be maintained for that duration.