Native woodland regeneration project BRO21

Native woodland regeneration project BRO21 is a Human-Induced Regeneration project located in south-west Queensland, approximately 130km west of Augathella and 150km north-west of Charleville. It was registered in August 2021 and covers 19,184.91 ha.

Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) projects involve regenerating permanent even-aged native forests by changing land management practices. The methodology requires project proponents to stop activities that suppress native vegetation growth, allowing the native trees to regenerate and reach a forest cover.

The surrounding region is primarily known for extensive cattle and sheep grazing operations. The area is considered semi-arid with low average rainfall, and soils are generally red earths, sandy loams, and clays typical of the Mulga Lands.

The project activities for BRO21 specifically include the cessation of mechanical or chemical destruction, or suppression, of regrowth. It also involves the active management of the timing and extent of livestock grazing to ensure regenerating vegetation is not overgrazed.

This project establishes permanent native forests through assisted regeneration from in-situ seed sources, including rootstock and lignotubers. The designated project area comprises land that was previously cleared of vegetation and where regrowth was actively suppressed for at least 10 years prior to the project commencing. Furthermore, Tasman Environmental Markets (TEM) manages the project offset to supply voluntary carbon market products for wholesale clients. The project proponent, CARBON REGENERATION NO.1 PTY LTD, also holds a 10-year optional delivery carbon abatement contract (CAC576312) with the Commonwealth.