Wright Carbon Project 10

Wright Carbon Project 10 is a soil carbon sequestration project located near Carrick, approximately 17km southwest of Launceston in Tasmania. The project was registered in October 2022 and covers a project area of 199.33 hectares.

The project operates under the 2021 Soil Carbon methodology, which credits landholders for increasing soil organic carbon levels through changes in land management. Specific activities for this project include altering stocking rates and duration to improve soil vegetation cover and rejuvenating pastures through seeding or pasture cropping. By implementing these changes, the project aims to sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere into the soil, generating Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) based on measured increases over time.

The Carrick region is a well-established agricultural area known for grazing (sheep and cattle) and cropping. The environment is characterized by a moderate rainfall climate, typically receiving between 600mm and 700mm annually. Soils in the area south-west of Carrick are often described as Woodstock association soils, which can include variable clay loams and podzolic soils suitable for pasture but requiring careful management to maintain structure and fertility.

This project is facilitated by AgriProve, a prominent soil carbon project developer in Australia. Notably, AgriProve has been involved in broader research and development in the Carrick area, including partnering with Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) to host demonstration sites that trial multi-species pastures and grazing techniques to optimize soil carbon sequestration.