Events for Ecosystems Project Murrumbateman

Events for Ecosystems Project Murrumbateman is an environmental planting project located in the Yass Valley, approximately 35km northwest of Canberra, NSW. It was registered in March 2022 and covers 50.58 hectares.

Environmental planting projects involve establishing permanent plantings of a mix of native tree or mallee species to sequester carbon and restore natural ecosystems. These projects typically require planting at a density sufficient to achieve a forest canopy, which is generally at least 200 stems per hectare.

The Murrumbateman and wider Yass Valley region is well known for sheep grazing, mixed agricultural farming, and cool-climate wineries. The area is classified as having a temperate climate with moderate rainfall that is spread somewhat evenly throughout the year. The region's soils are primarily texture-contrast profiles, such as Kurosols, consisting of loamy topsoils that grade into strongly structured red medium clays.

This project establishes permanent, mixed-species native plantings on land that was predominantly used for agricultural purposes for at least five years prior to the project's commencement. The tree species selected are native to the local area, which helps support local biodiversity. An interesting administrative note is that the project underwent a variation in July 2025, transferring the proponent from Geoffrey Kay to Waminda Homestead Pty Ltd.