Four Corners Regeneration Project

Four Corners Regeneration Project is a human-induced regeneration project located at the "Four Corners" property, approximately 20km southwest of Nymagee and 100km southeast of Cobar in NSW. It was registered in March 2023 and covers 8,479.31ha.

Human-Induced Regeneration projects involve establishing permanent native forests by changing land management practices. Standard requirements include removing suppression pressures, such as halting land clearing and managing feral animals or livestock, to allow native vegetation to naturally regrow from in-situ seed sources, rootstock, or lignotubers.

The Nymagee and Cobar region is known for long-standing sheep and cattle pastoralism, as well as significant mineral mining operations. The area experiences a semi-arid climate, and soils are generally rich red earths and clays typical of the Cobar Peneplain.

This project establishes permanent native forests on land that was cleared of vegetation and where regrowth was suppressed for at least 10 years. The primary project activity is the humane management of feral animals to facilitate assisted regeneration. The "Four Corners" property, situated near the local Hera and Federation mine sites, is a 23,000-acre sheep and cattle station run by the proponents, Kenneth and Anita Burcher. Interestingly, the station sits adjacent to the Central NSW Mallee, an Important Bird Area that supports isolated populations of vulnerable bird species like the Malleefowl and the near-threatened Red-lored Whistler. The project is also supported by participant Climate Friendly Pty Ltd.