Landari Calvert 2022

Landari Calvert 2022 is a plantation forestry project located across two distinct sites in Northern Tasmania. The project area spans approximately 311 hectares, with land parcels situated near Ringarooma in the north-east and Deloraine in the central north, roughly 50 to 80 kilometers from the regional hub of Launceston. Registered on March 13, 2024, the project operates within a region heavily utilized for forestry, dairy, and mixed cropping operations.

This project operates under the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative, Plantation Forestry) Methodology Determination 2022. Specifically, it involves transitioning an existing plantation forest to a permanent planting (Schedule 4). This activity is designed to sequester carbon by ceasing commercial harvest cycles and retaining the forest permanently, specifically in scenarios where the plantation was at demonstrable risk of being cleared and converted to non-forested land, such as pasture for grazing.

The environmental conditions in Northern Tasmania are ideal for high-biomass forestry. The region is characterized by a cool temperate climate with reliable, high rainfall. The soils in these specific locations are typically fertile Ferrosols (red volcanic soils) or Kurosols, which support rapid tree growth and substantial carbon storage.

The project proponent, Landari Pty Ltd, is a boutique carbon developer founded by experienced forestry executives. The inclusion of "Calvert" in the project name likely refers to the specific landholder or property group involved in the partnership. By locking these plantations into a permanent forest cover, the project ensures the trees continue to mature and store carbon for decades, rather than being felled for timber or cleared for agriculture.