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. This specific project focuses on avoided conversion. It sequesters carbon by ensuring the land remains a maintained plantation forest for the commercial harvesting of wood products, preventing it from being cleared for non-forested agricultural use.

The Upper Murray region surrounding the project is known for its forestry operations, dairy farming, and beef cattle grazing. The area generally experiences high rainfall, averaging over 770mm annually, and 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 history of variations. 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), a major Australian forestry and timber processing company. Subsequently, the project's name was officially shortened to "AKD-3 VIC 2022" in March 2026.