Glen Hope Station Human Induced Regeneration Project

The Glen Hope Station Human Induced Regeneration Project is a carbon farming initiative located on Glen Hope Station, approximately 15 kilometers north of the opal-mining town of White Cliffs in the Central Darling Shire of New South Wales. Registered in September 2023, the project covers a significant expanse of 32,077 hectares. The property, owned by R. Taylor Pty Ltd, has historically operated as a working sheep and cattle station, primarily running Merino sheep. In recent years, the owners have diversified into agritourism, offering "station stay" accommodation to showcase the outback landscape.

This project operates under the Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) methodology. Unlike environmental planting projects where seedlings are manually planted, HIR projects rely on regenerating native forests from in-situ seed sources (such as rootstock and lignotubers) found in the soil. To achieve this, land managers must suppress activities that previously prevented regrowth. For Glen Hope Station, this involves actively managing the timing and extent of livestock grazing and controlling feral animals to allow the native vegetation to recover and reach forest cover status.

The region is characterized by a semi-arid to desert climate, with an average annual rainfall of approximately 250mm and high summer temperatures often exceeding 36°C. The landscape typically features red earth soils and vegetation adapted to dry conditions, such as saltbush and hardy native shrubs. The project was likely established to provide a drought-resilient income stream, as the station owners have publicly noted the challenges of maintaining traditional grazing operations during prolonged dry spells. South Pole Australia Pty Ltd acts as a participant in the project, likely providing carbon market expertise and project development services.