AKD-3 VIC 2022

AKD-3 VIC 2022 is a Plantation Forestry project located near Towong, approximately 10km north of the regional town of Corryong in north-eastern Victoria. It was registered in July 2023 and covers 258.19 hectares.

Plantation forestry projects generate Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) by establishing new plantations, extending harvest rotations, or preventing the conversion of existing plantations to non-forest land. Standard requirements for this methodology dictate that the forest must be managed for commercial harvesting of wood products and must maintain long-term forest cover. This specific project focuses on avoided conversion, sequestering carbon by ensuring the land remains a maintained plantation forest actively preventing it from being cleared for non-forested agricultural use.

The Upper Murray region surrounding the project is predominantly known for its forestry operations, dairy farming, and beef cattle grazing. The environment is well-suited to these activities, generally experiencing high rainfall that averages over 770mm annually. It features varied soil profiles, including light, acidic soils on the slopes and alluvial soils in the valleys, both of which are highly supportive of commercial timber growth.

An interesting note about this project is its administrative history. Originally registered by Landari Pty Ltd under the name "Landari AKD-3 VIC 2022", the project's proponent was updated in November 2023 to Associated Kiln Driers Pty. Limited (AKD Softwoods), which is one of Australia's largest softwood producers and timber processing companies. Following this transition, the project's name was officially shortened to "AKD-3 VIC 2022" in March 2026.