Lussvale Regeneration Project

The Lussvale Regeneration Project is a Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) project located on Lussvale Station, approximately 110km north of Bollon and 110km south of Mitchell in Queensland. Registered in March 2023, the project covers a substantial area of 27,689 hectares within the Mulga Lands bioregion. This region is traditionally dominated by rangeland grazing, specifically for sheep and cattle, which serves as the primary land use for the property and its surroundings.

Human-Induced Regeneration projects involve regenerating native forests by ceasing activities that suppress growth, such as intensive grazing or clearing. In this context, the project manages the timing and extent of livestock grazing to allow native vegetation, likely Mulga (Acacia aneura) woodlands, to regenerate from in-situ seed banks and rootstock. The region is characterized by a semi-arid climate with sparse, irregular rainfall and soils typically consisting of red earths, sandy loams, and clays.

An interesting aspect of this project is its inclusion in a broader aggregation by Wyuna, a regenerative agriculture platform. Lussvale, along with neighbouring properties like Arlington and Bendena, forms part of a 270,000-acre portfolio focused on sustainable red meat production alongside natural capital goals. The project utilizes advanced remote sensing technology from partners like Climate Friendly and CIBO Labs to monitor grazing levels and ground cover, ensuring the regeneration meets the requirements for Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) while maintaining a productive cattle herd.