Boogardie Murrum Regeneration Project

Boogardie Murrum Regeneration Project is a Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) project located in the Murchison region of Western Australia, approximately 20 kilometers west of the historic gold mining town of Mount Magnet. Registered in July 2022, the project spans a vast area of roughly 251,724 hectares, covering the pastoral leases of Boogardie and Murrum Stations. These properties are situated in a remote, arid landscape widely utilized for rangeland grazing.

The project operates under the Human-Induced Regeneration methodology, which differs from tree planting projects. Instead of manually planting seedlings, the proponent manages factors that historically suppressed vegetation, primarily grazing by livestock (sheep and cattle) and feral animals. by controlling the timing and extent of grazing, the project allows native vegetation, specifically Mulga (Acacia aneura) woodlands, to regenerate naturally from in-situ seed sources and rootstocks found in the soil.

The local environment is defined by a semi-arid to arid climate with irregular rainfall averaging between 200mm and 250mm annually. The terrain typically consists of red sandy earths and shallow loams over hardpan, supporting scattered Acacia shrublands. The region faces significant challenges from wild dogs, which have historically decimated sheep flocks in the area, prompting many pastoralists to diversify into carbon farming to supplement traditional wool and meat production.

The project is undertaken by Guymon Pty Ltd, a company associated with the Jones family, who have held the Boogardie lease since 1880. A unique geological feature located within the project area is the "Boogardie Orbicular Granite," a rare rock formation considered a State Geoheritage Site. Carbon service provider Select Carbon (a subsidiary of Shell) assists in managing the project. In 2023, the project underwent administrative variations to remove specific land parcels from the carbon estimation area, a common procedure to exclude roads or infrastructure.