Nardoo Regeneration Project

Nardoo Regeneration Project is a Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) project located on Nardoo Station, approximately 30km north of the remote township of Wanaaring in the Far West region of New South Wales. Registered on September 11, 2023, the project covers an expansive area of 38,727 hectares. The property is situated within the Unincorporated Far West Region, an area distinct from standard local government areas due to its sparse population and remoteness.

The project operates under the Human-Induced Regeneration methodology, which involves changes in land management to facilitate the regrowth of native forest from in-situ seed sources (such as rootstock and lignotubers). Unlike environmental planting, this method relies on the suppression of threats, primarily grazing pressure, to allow existing vegetation to recover. In this specific instance, the project activities focus on managing the timing and extent of grazing, likely moving from continuous stocking to strategic rotation or exclusion to permit native regeneration.

The region is characterized by a semi-arid climate with an average annual rainfall of approximately 250mm. The landscape consists of gently undulating red loam country (red earths), supporting vegetation typical of the Mulga Lands bioregion. Key species include Mulga, Beefwood, Corkwood, and scattered Kurrajong. The property has a long history of grazing; it was held by the Brown family for nearly a century before being sold in 2021 to the current proponents, Grace Cattle Company (headed by Todd Grace), who purchased the station specifically to expand their pastoral holdings and develop the carbon project.