Valencia Woods Farm Reforestation Project (Revoked)

Valencia Woods Farm Reforestation Project (Revoked) was an environmental planting initiative located near the rural locality of Youngs Siding on the South Coast of Western Australia. The project site is situated approximately 25 kilometers west of the major regional city of Albany and 20 kilometers east of Denmark. Registered in March 2022 and covering a small area of 20.44 hectares, the project was revoked in March 2024 under Section 30 of the CFI Rule, which typically indicates a voluntary withdrawal by the proponents.

The project operated under the "Reforestation by Environmental or Mallee Plantings" methodology. This method requires the planting of native tree and shrub species on land that has been clear of forest for at least five years, typically former agricultural grazing or cropping land. The objective is to establish permanent vegetation that will reach forest cover status, defined as having a crown cover of at least 20% and a height of at least 2 meters, to sequester carbon in the biomass of the trees.

The Youngs Siding and Torbay region is characterized by a high-rainfall Mediterranean climate, receiving significant winter precipitation which supports lush vegetation. The landscape is a mix of agricultural pursuits, primarily cattle grazing and mixed farming, interspersed with forestry operations such as blue gum plantations. The soils in this immediate coastal hinterland are typically sandy loams, gravelly duplex soils, or karri loams, which are well-suited for supporting the native mixed-species plantings proposed by this project.

The proponents, Amanda Woods McConney and Andrew McConney, appear to be private individuals rather than a large corporate entity. Public records indicate they are associated with the education and academic sectors in Western Australia, suggesting this project was likely a private conservation effort on a lifestyle property or farm. The revocation after two years suggests the project may have been withdrawn due to administrative complexity, property sale, or a change in land management strategy.