Tickner Carbon Project

Tickner Carbon Project is a soil carbon sequestration project located in the Western Downs region of Queensland, approximately 15km northwest of the town of Bell and 50km north of Dalby. Registered in July 2025, the project covers roughly 629 hectares of agricultural land. The region is historically significant for its mixed farming operations, sitting within the fertile belt that transitions between the Darling Downs and the South Burnett.

The project operates under the 2021 Soil Carbon methodology, specifically the "Estimation of Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration using Measurement and Models" determination. This method requires the proponent to establish a baseline of soil carbon stocks through physical sampling. Following this, new land management activities are implemented to encourage carbon drawdown. For the Tickner project, these activities include altering stocking rates and grazing intensity, as well as rejuvenating pastures through seeding or pasture cropping. The goal is to measure the increase in soil carbon over time, which generates Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs).

Environmentally, the site is situated in a sub-tropical climatic zone with an average annual rainfall of approximately 650-700mm, which is generally favourable for pasture growth if managed well. The soils in this area are typically nutrient-rich, often consisting of black cracking clays (Vertosols) or the productive red earths (Ferrosols) found in the nearby Bunya Mountains foothills. These soil types have a high capacity for carbon storage when vegetation cover is maintained and soil disturbance is minimized. The project is managed by Agriprove Solutions, a prominent developer in the soil carbon sector known for using digital models to streamline the crediting process.