Native woodland regeneration project MOA21

Native woodland regeneration project MOA21 is a Human-Induced Regeneration project located approximately 90km northwest of Cunnamulla in South West Queensland. It was registered in February 2022 and covers 42,912.10ha.

Human-Induced Regeneration projects involve regenerating native forests by changing land management practices. For this project, standard requirements involve the cessation of mechanical or chemical destruction of regrowth and managing the timing and extent of grazing to allow native trees to reach a height of at least 2 metres and a canopy cover of at least 20%.

The Cunnamulla and broader South West Queensland area is known for expansive sheep and cattle grazing operations. The area is considered semi-arid with low rainfall, and soils are generally red earths, sandy loam, and clay.

This project establishes permanent native forests through assisted regeneration from in-situ seed sources, including rootstock and lignotubers. It operates on land that was previously cleared of vegetation and where regrowth had been mechanically or chemically suppressed for at least 10 years prior to the project's commencement. Tasman Environmental Markets Australia Pty Ltd acts as an agent and managing partner for the proponent, Carbon Regeneration Pty Ltd.