Araluen and Kylemore Planting Project Carbon + Biodiversity ID R2-1463

Araluen and Kylemore Planting Project Carbon + Biodiversity ID R2-1463 is an environmental planting project located in the Coolamon Shire, approximately 10km southwest of Coolamon and 35km northwest of Wagga Wagga in the Riverina region of NSW. Registered in May 2023, the project covers roughly 11 hectares of land previously used for agriculture. The project name likely refers to the specific property names or paddocks, "Araluen" and "Kylemore," where the planting has occurred.

The project operates under the Carbon Farming Initiative's Reforestation by Environmental or Mallee Plantings methodology. This involves establishing permanent plantings of mixed native tree species to sequester carbon. As a participant in the Australian Government's Carbon + Biodiversity Pilot (Round 2), the project aims to deliver biodiversity improvements alongside carbon abatement. This typically involves planting a diverse mix of local native species to create habitat, rather than a monoculture.

The Riverina region is a major agricultural hub known for mixed farming, including cereal cropping (wheat, canola) and sheep or cattle grazing. The environment is generally classified as semi-arid to moderate, with average annual rainfall in the Coolamon area around 500-550mm. Soils in this vicinity are typically red-brown earths (Red Chromosols) or clay loams, which are productive for agriculture but benefit significantly from the shelter and soil stability provided by permanent vegetation.

An interesting aspect of this project is its specific funding source; public records indicate the proponent, B & K Kerrisk Pty Ltd, secured a grant of approximately $52,833 through the Carbon + Biodiversity Pilot program to support the establishment of these plantings.