Biodiverse Carbon South Australian Environmental Planting Project 2021

Biodiverse Carbon South Australian Environmental Planting Project 2021 is a reforestation project located on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, specifically covering aggregated land parcels near Streaky Bay and Venus Bay. Registered in March 2021, the project currently encompasses approximately 810 hectares of land. The region is predominantly utilized for dryland agriculture, characterized by mixed farming operations that combine cereal cropping (such as wheat and barley) with sheep grazing.

The project operates under the Reforestation by Environmental or Mallee Plantings-FullCAM methodology. This involves establishing permanent plantings of mixed native tree species, typically local eucalypts and mallee species, on land previously cleared for agriculture. The "FullCAM" designation indicates that carbon sequestration is calculated using the Australian Government's Full Carbon Accounting Model rather than direct field measurements. To meet the methodology's definition of a forest, these plantings are generally established at a density sufficient to achieve at least 20% crown cover and a height of two meters, often exceeding 200 stems per hectare.

Environmentally, the project sits within a semi-arid zone with low annual rainfall, typically ranging between 300mm and 400mm. The soil landscape is characteristic of the Eyre Peninsula, consisting largely of calcareous sandy loams and dune systems which are naturally nutrient-poor and prone to wind erosion if not vegetated.

The proponent, Canopy Nature Based Solutions, is a commercial subsidiary of the non-profit organization Greening Australia. This relationship suggests a strong focus on "co-benefits," where the project aims to deliver biodiversity improvements and shelter for livestock alongside carbon sequestration. Recent administrative variations in February 2025 indicate a reduction in the project's total area, a common occurrence in aggregated projects as specific land parcels are refined or withdrawn.