Jones Carbon Project 2

Jones Carbon Project 2 is a soil carbon sequestration project located in the fertile Arcadia Valley region of Queensland, within the Central Highlands local government area. It was registered in February 2023 and currently covers 170.30ha.

Soil carbon projects under the 2021 Measurement and Models methodology involve changing agricultural management practices to increase the amount of carbon stored in the agricultural soil. For this project, standard activities involve altering the stocking rate, duration, or intensity of grazing to promote soil vegetation cover and improve overall soil health. The carbon increases are then estimated using a measurement-only approach via direct soil sampling and laboratory analysis.

The Arcadia Valley region is well known for its prime cattle grazing operations, beef breeding, and cropping. The area experiences a semi-arid to subtropical climate with an average annual rainfall of approximately 600mm. Originally known for its dense Brigalow scrub, the valley's soils are predominantly highly fertile clay loams, as well as cracking and non-cracking clays (Vertosols and Dermosols).

The project is managed by AgriProve Solutions Pty Ltd, a major Australian soil carbon project developer that assists farmers nationwide in regenerating agriculture and sequestering carbon at scale. In June 2024, the project underwent a variation where certain sections were removed from the initial project boundaries.