Carbon and Biodiversity Project ID R2-1513 Swanpool Riverview

Carbon and Biodiversity Project ID R2-1513 Swanpool Riverview is an environmental planting project located near the rural locality of Swanpool, approximately 25 kilometers south of Benalla in north-east Victoria. The project was registered on April 18, 2023, and covers a small area of 5.65 hectares. The surrounding region is situated in the Goulburn Broken catchment and is traditionally utilized for agricultural activities such as cattle grazing, sheep farming, and cropping, often on cleared valleys between the ranges.

The project operates under the "Reforestation by Environmental or Mallee Plantings-FullCAM" methodology. This involves establishing permanent native forest cover on land that has been clear of forest for at least five years, typically through planting seedlings or direct seeding. To generate credits, the planting must include species native to the local area and be managed to achieve specific forest characteristics, such as a height of at least 2 meters and 20% canopy cover. The "FullCAM" designation indicates that carbon sequestration is modelled using the Full Carbon Accounting Model rather than direct field measurement.

Environmentally, the Swanpool area enjoys a moderate to high rainfall climate, receiving approximately 700-900mm annually, which is favorable for reforestation efforts. The project name "Riverview" and its location within the Broken River catchment suggest the site may feature alluvial soils or sandy clay loams typical of river flats in the region, which are generally fertile but can be prone to waterlogging or pugging if over-grazed.

A significant feature of this project is its participation in Round 2 of the Australian Government's "Carbon + Biodiversity Pilot." This scheme provides additional funding to farmers who plant mixed native species that provide biodiverse habitats, on top of the carbon revenue. Public records indicate the proponent, Heather Glen Pty. Ltd., was awarded a grant of approximately $52,757 under this pilot to support the project's biodiversity outcomes.