Curtin Carbon Project

The Curtin Carbon Project is a soil carbon sequestration initiative located near the locality of Hampshire, approximately 25km south of the port city of Burnie in North West Tasmania. Registered on October 15, 2021, the project covers 178 hectares of agricultural land within the Waratah-Wynyard local government area. The region is characterized by its productive rural landscape, where land use is predominantly focused on dairy and beef grazing, alongside commercial forestry operations.

The project operates under the Measurement of Soil Carbon Sequestration in Agricultural Systems 2018 methodology. This framework requires landholders to implement new management activities, such as altering stocking rates, grazing intensity, or duration, to encourage the accumulation of carbon in the soil profile. To generate credits, the project must demonstrate a measurable increase in soil organic carbon stocks over time compared to a baseline, verified through physical soil sampling.

The environment in this part of North West Tasmania is well-suited for soil carbon projects. The area typically receives high annual rainfall (often exceeding 1,000mm), supporting lush pasture growth year-round. The soils in the vicinity are primarily Ferrosols (also known as Red Basalt soils or Krasnozems), which are deep, well-drained, and highly fertile clays rich in iron oxides. These soils are considered some of the most productive in Australia and are the designated "State Soil" of Tasmania.

The project is managed by Agriprove Solutions, a leading developer in the Australian soil carbon market. While the specific origin of the name "Curtin" is not detailed in public registry notes, it is likely derived from the landholder's family name or the property title, which is common convention for such projects.