Mt Boo Soil Carbon Project

The Mt Boo Soil Carbon Project is a soil carbon sequestration initiative located on the historic "Mt Boo" property, situated approximately 10 kilometers southwest of Willow Tree and 25 kilometers south of Quirindi in New South Wales. Registered in October 2022, the project encompasses 738 hectares within the Liverpool Plains Shire, a region renowned for its rich agricultural heritage.

The project operates under the 2021 Soil Carbon methodology (Measurement and Models), which credits landholders for increasing Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) stocks. The primary activity involves altering grazing mechanics, specifically adjusting stocking rates, duration, and intensity, to enhance vegetation cover and soil health. By optimizing grazing pressure, the project aims to increase the input of carbon into the soil through improved root biomass and ground cover, while reducing carbon loss from erosion or overgrazing.

The Liverpool Plains region is characterized by its fertile black vertosol soils (heavy cracking clays) and basalt-derived earth, which are generally highly responsive to soil carbon sequestration efforts. The area typically experiences a warm temperate climate with an average annual rainfall of approximately 650mm, often summer-dominant.

An interesting historical note is that "Mt Boo" was once a distinct enough locality to support its own small school; historical records indicate a "Mt Boo" school existed in the Willow Tree district, highlighting the long-standing agricultural settlement of this specific area. The project is managed in partnership with Carbon Link, a leading aggregator that utilizes advanced soil sensing technology (NetSCAN) to measure and model carbon changes.