Vasse Valley Carbon Offset: Carbon + Biodiversity ID 1084

Vasse Valley Carbon Offset: Carbon + Biodiversity ID 1084 is an environmental planting project located in North Jindong, approximately 25 kilometers southwest of Busselton in the Margaret River region of Western Australia. Registered in April 2023, the project covers 5 hectares of land previously used for agricultural purposes. The surrounding region is renowned for its diverse agricultural outputs, including viticulture, dairy farming, and increasingly, hemp cultivation.

The project operates under the Reforestation by Environmental or Mallee Plantings methodology. This involves establishing permanent plantings of native tree species, such as eucalypts and melaleucas, at a density sufficient to achieve forest cover (typically over 200 stems per hectare). As a participant in the Australian Government's Carbon + Biodiversity Pilot (indicated by "ID 1084"), the project likely receives additional funding to maximize biodiversity outcomes, ensuring the vegetation mix supports local wildlife rather than just sequestering carbon.

Environmentally, the North Jindong area experiences a Mediterranean climate characterized by wet winters and warm, dry summers. The landscape typically features sandy loam or ironstone gravel soils, often supporting Jarrah-Marri forest remnants. An interesting note for this project is its proponent, Bronwyn Lee Blake, who is a co-founder of "Vasse Valley Hemp," a prominent local business producing hemp foods and terpenes. This carbon project aligns with the farm's broader focus on sustainability and regenerative agriculture.