Pine Ridge Planting Project

Pine Ridge Planting Project is an environmental planting project located approximately 27km south of Jindabyne in the Snowy Monaro region of NSW. It was registered in August 2023 and covers 408.17ha.

Environmental planting projects involve planting native trees at a density of at least 200 stems per ha to establish permanent forest cover.

The Snowy Monaro area is known for sheep and cattle grazing, as well as forestry operations. The area is considered moderate rainfall and soils are generally diverse, commonly consisting of basalt, shale, and granite.

This project establishes permanent plantings of a mix of native tree species on land that was predominantly used for agricultural purposes for at least five years prior to commencement. The proponent, LRX Projects Pty Ltd, alongside agent Nikki Cronyn, has nominated a 100-year permanence period for the project, ensuring long-term carbon sequestration while restoring species native to the local area.