BLUEHENGE CARBON PROJECT

Bluehenge Carbon Project is a soil carbon project located near the rural locality of Karara, approximately 55km west of Warwick in the Southern Downs region of Queensland. Registered in June 2021, the project covers a relatively focused area of 211 hectares.

The project operates under the 2018 Soil Carbon methodology, which rewards landholders for increasing the amount of organic carbon stored in their soil. This typically involves establishing a baseline measurement and then implementing management changes, such as time-controlled grazing, pasture rejuvenation, or nutrient application, to drive sequestration. For Bluehenge, specific registered activities include altering grazing intensity, reseeding pastures, and applying gypsum and lime. These soil amendments are particularly relevant for the region; the Karara area is often associated with "Traprock" country, characterized by shallow, stony, or texture-contrast soils (Chromosols and Sodosols) that can be naturally acidic or sodic.

The region lies in a transitional climate zone, generally classified as sub-tropical to semi-arid with a mean annual rainfall of approximately 690mm. Land use in this area is predominantly grazing, historically famous for producing high-quality "Traprock wool" and beef cattle. The proponent, Ka Ching SMSF Pty Ltd, indicates that this is likely a private landholder initiative managed through a Self-Managed Super Fund structure, rather than a project run by a large corporate aggregator.