Oakvale Station

Oakvale Station is a Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) project located in the remote pastoral rangelands of South Australia, approximately 160km northeast of the township of Yunta and 190km west of Broken Hill. Registered in March 2023, the project spans an expansive 78,607 hectares within the state's Pastoral Unincorporated Area. The surrounding region is characterized by vast open country primarily utilized for extensive sheep and cattle grazing.

The project operates under the Human-Induced Regeneration methodology, which involves implementing changes in land management to facilitate the regrowth of native forests. In this context, the primary activity is the management of the timing and extent of grazing. By controlling livestock pressure, the project aims to allow suppressed native vegetation, specifically species like Black Oak, Mulga, and Cassia, to regenerate into a permanent forest cover, thereby sequestering carbon.

Environmentally, the Oakvale Station area is defined by a semi-arid to arid climate with low annual rainfall, typical of the South Australian outback. The landscape is described as "Blue Bush country" featuring sandy loam, calcareous, and limestone-based soils. The property also contains significant water infrastructure, including bores and dams, which supports the pastoral operations alongside the carbon project. Notably, the station was acquired by Riverina-based interests in 2016 and features substantial off-grid solar energy capabilities.