Pine Ridge Planting Project

Pine Ridge Planting Project is an environmental planting project located in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area of New South Wales, approximately 27km south of Jindabyne. It was registered in August 2023 and covers 408.17 hectares.

Environmental planting projects involve establishing permanent plantings of a mix of native tree species or mallee species. To meet standard methodology requirements, native trees must be planted at a sufficient density (typically at least 200 stems per hectare) to achieve a permanent forest cover with at least 20% crown cover and a minimum height of 2 metres.

The Snowy Monaro region is traditionally known for sheep and cattle grazing as well as regional forestry operations. The area generally experiences moderate rainfall typical of a sub-alpine transition zone, and soils in the region are often granitic or basalt-derived clay loams.

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 project commencement. The tree species selected are native to the local area. The project has nominated a 100-year permanence period. Its designated participant and agent, Nikki Cronyn, is a Portfolio & Regulatory Compliance Senior Advisor at Covalent Land Australia, an organisation focused on large-scale sustainable agriculture and carbon sequestration. The project proponent is LRX Projects Pty Ltd, an active Australian private company registered in February 2023.