Kinma Soil Carbon Project

The Kinma Soil Carbon Project is a soil carbon sequestration project located on the "Kinma" property, approximately 15km west of Moura in Central Queensland. Registered in June 2023, the project covers an area of roughly 1,599 hectares. The property is owned and operated by the RAH Family Pastoral Company, directed by Richard and Amy Holcombe, who utilize the land primarily for cattle backgrounding to supply the grain-fed beef market.

The project operates under the 2021 "Estimation of Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration using Measurement and Models" methodology. This method requires project proponents to establish a baseline of soil carbon through physical sampling and then implement new management activities to increase those levels over time. Credits are issued based on the measured or modelled increase in soil organic carbon stocks. The specific activities at Kinma involve altering the stocking rate, duration, and intensity of grazing. The Holcombes are known for employing time-controlled grazing strategies, running cattle in a single large mob to apply high grazing pressure to specific paddocks for short periods, followed by long rest phases to stimulate pasture regeneration and soil health.

The region is characterized by a sub-tropical climate with an average annual rainfall of approximately 650mm. The landscape at Kinma features a variety of soil types, ranging from heavy black cracking clays, typical of the Brigalow Belt's productive grazing country, to sandy loams on the ridge country. The project is supported by Carbon Link Operations, a carbon service provider specializing in soil carbon projects that evolved from Resource Consulting Services (RCS).