Green Creek Regeneration Project

Green Creek Regeneration Project is a Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) project located approximately 76km north-west of Bourke in the Orana region of New South Wales. Situated on the Dowling Track near Ford's Bridge, the project was registered in March 2022 and covers 11,548 hectares. The property, known as "Green Creek," functions as a pastoral station with a history of running Dohne sheep and cattle, utilizing the region's vast rangelands for grazing operations.

The project operates under the Human-Induced Regeneration methodology, which involves regenerating permanent even-aged native forests by managing the timing and extent of grazing. By controlling livestock pressure and ceasing mechanical suppression, the project allows native vegetation, such as mulga, bimble box, and turpentine, to regenerate from in-situ seed sources and rootstock. This transition from intensive grazing to managed regeneration generates Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) as the forest biomass increases.

Environmentally, the region is classified as semi-arid with soft red saline soils, clay pans, and "gilgai" formations typical of the Warrego River floodplain. The property benefits from approximately 9km of Warrego River frontage and includes the Willara and Green Creek water systems, which disperse beneficial low-level flooding across the landscape. The vegetation includes a mix of saltbush, copper burr, lignum, and natural lake bed areas, supporting both carbon sequestration and livestock backgrounding.

A notable aspect of this project is its commercial history. The "Green Creek" property was sold in July 2022 for approximately $4.6 million, setting a district record at the time of $397 per hectare. The project was originally registered by the vendor, Green Creek Pastoral Company, shortly before the sale. Following the acquisition, the project proponent was updated in January 2023 to the new owners, the trustees for the SW Gubbins Trust Estate No. 3, a family associated with prominent Victorian agricultural interests.