Paroo Station Aggregation

Paroo Station Aggregation is a Human-Induced Regeneration project located in the Central Darling region of Outback NSW, approximately 70km east of White Cliffs. It was registered in March 2022 and covers a vast 306,762.37 hectares.

Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) projects aim to establish permanent, even-aged native forests by facilitating assisted regeneration from in-situ seed sources, such as rootstock and lignotubers. To meet standard methodology requirements and successfully regenerate the native canopy to a targeted height and density, land managers must cease previous suppression activities. For this project, the primary activity involves actively managing the timing and extent of livestock grazing.

The Far West region of NSW is traditionally known for extensive pastoral grazing operations, primarily running sheep and cattle across native vegetation. The local environment is characterised by a harsh semi-arid to arid climate defined by low and erratic rainfall. The region's soil landscape generally consists of red earths, sandy loams, and solonized brown soils, which often shift to heavier clay soils closer to the Paroo and Darling River catchments.

The project strictly operates on land that was historically cleared of vegetation and where natural regrowth had been suppressed for at least 10 years prior to the project's commencement. Managed by the project proponent AI Carbon Projects No 3 Pty Ltd, the aggregation successfully secured an Optional Delivery contract with the Clean Energy Regulator following the April 2022 auction. Additionally, in September 2024, the project underwent a variation to its carbon footprint, removing specific areas from the original registered project boundaries.