Perkins Carbon Project

The Perkins Carbon Project is a soil carbon sequestration project located near Mullion Creek, approximately 18 kilometers north of the major regional centre of Orange in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales. Registered in April 2021, the project is relatively small in scale, covering a targeted area of roughly 35 hectares. The region is well-regarded for high-quality grazing and horticulture, supported by a temperate climate with reliable rainfall, typically averaging between 800mm and 900mm annually.

Operating under the Measurement of Soil Carbon Sequestration in Agricultural Systems methodology, this project credits landholders for measured increases in soil organic carbon stocks. Unlike methods that rely purely on computer modelling, this approach requires physical soil sampling to establish a baseline and subsequent rounds of sampling to verify carbon gains over time. The project area's soil profile is likely influenced by the region's volcanic geology (Mount Canobolas), often featuring fertile basalts and red clay loams which are generally conducive to holding carbon.

The project is managed by proponent Agriprove Solutions and aims to build soil health by altering the stocking rate, duration, or intensity of grazing. By optimizing how livestock interact with the pasture, the project seeks to increase ground cover and root mass, effectively drawing atmospheric carbon down into the soil. The specific size of the project (34.84 ha) suggests it may be a pilot study or a focused trial on a specific high-performance paddock within a larger holding.