BANYULA AUSTRALIA PROJECT

Banyula Australia Project is an environmental planting project located near Booyong and Clunes in the Northern Rivers region of NSW, approximately 20km east of Lismore and 30km inland from Byron Bay. It was registered in June 2022 and originally covered 352.89 hectares, though some areas were removed following a project area variation in January 2026.

Environmental planting projects involve establishing permanent plantings of native tree species at a density sufficient to achieve forest cover, which generally requires at least 200 stems per hectare. This specific project establishes permanent mixed-species native plantings on land that was predominantly used for agriculture for at least five years prior to commencement.

The Northern Rivers area is widely known for beef cattle grazing, dairy farming, and intensive horticulture such as macadamia nut orchards. The region experiences a humid, subtropical climate and is classified as a high rainfall zone. Soils here are generally rich, red volcanic soils (known as Ferrosols or Krasnozems) formed from basalt parent material, alongside some loamy clays.

An interesting note about this project is that it was originally registered as the "Saratini Farm Project" before changing its name to the Banyula Australia Project in September 2024. The proponent, Banyula Australia Pty Ltd, has been actively pursuing rural land improvements and facility management in the Booyong area. This carbon project helps restore native vegetation in a region historically famous for the lush, dense rainforests of the "Big Scrub," integrating vital environmental restoration with traditional agricultural landscapes.