Green Creek Regeneration Project

Green Creek Regeneration Project is a Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) project located at the "Green Creek" property on the Warrego River near Fords Bridge, approximately 70km northwest of Bourke in western New South Wales. It was registered in March 2022 and covers a project area of 11,548.02 hectares.

Human-Induced Regeneration projects involve establishing permanent, even-aged native forests through assisted regeneration from in-situ seed sources, rootstock, and lignotubers. A standard requirement for this methodology is that the land must have been previously cleared of vegetation, and natural regrowth suppressed for at least 10 years prior to the project commencing. To achieve forest canopy cover, proponents must cease suppressive activities. In this project, the primary activity is the careful management of the timing and extent of livestock grazing.

The Fords Bridge and Bourke region is historically known for large-scale pastoral operations, primarily farming sheep, cattle, and goats. The environment is semi-arid, experiencing a district average rainfall of roughly 332mm annually. The local topography and soil types typically feature alluvial clay flood-out plains from the Warrego River system that transition into red sandy loams and mulga scrubland.

The carbon project yields a secondary income stream alongside traditional grazing, utilizing only a portion of the vast "Green Creek" pastoral property. In mid-2022, the property was listed for sale, with real estate marketing highlighting its purpose-built livestock infrastructure, solar power grid, and unique natural wetlands that support diverse birdlife, including brolgas, pelicans, and swans. Following the property's sale, a participant variation in January 2023 formally transferred the project's proponent from Green Creek Pastoral Company Pty Ltd to George Timothy Arthur Gubbins and Isabella Priscilla Landale as trustees for the SW Gubbins Trust Estate No. 3. Climate Friendly Pty Ltd also participates as an agent on the project.