Pine Ridge Planting Project

The Pine Ridge Planting Project is a reforestation initiative located in the Snowy Monaro region of New South Wales, approximately 25 kilometers south of Jindabyne and southwest of Dalgety. Registered on August 24, 2023, the project covers a total area of 408.17 hectares. The site sits within the locality of Paupong or Numbla Vale, an area characterized by the rolling hills and high-country terrain typical of the Monaro Tablelands.

The region's land use is historically dominated by grazing, particularly for Merino sheep and cattle, owing to the expansive native and improved pastures. The local environment is defined by a cool temperate climate with cold winters and frequent frosts. The area often lies within the "Monaro rain shadow," receiving lower rainfall (approximately 500–700mm annually) compared to the nearby Snowy Mountains. Soils in this vicinity are typically derived from granite or sedimentary rock, often shallow but suitable for native vegetation and pasture.

This project operates under the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) (Reforestation by Environmental or Mallee Plantings, FullCAM) Methodology Determination 2014. It involves the permanent planting of mixed native tree species, such as local Eucalypts and Acacias, on land that was previously used for agricultural purposes for at least five years. The goal is to establish forest cover that sequesters carbon in the trees' biomass. The project proponent is LRX Projects Pty Ltd, with Nikki Cronyn listed as a participant/agent.