Durella HIR Regeneration Project

The Durella HIR Regeneration Project is a native forest regeneration project located at "Durella Station," approximately 60km northwest of Morven in South West Queensland. Registered in September 2023, the project covers a significant area of 24,621 hectares within the Murweh Shire Council region.

The project operates under the Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) methodology. This carbon farming method involves implementing land management changes, such as ceasing mechanical clearing and managing livestock grazing, to allow native vegetation to regenerate into a permanent forest. For the project to be eligible, the land must have been cleared of forest cover and regrowth suppressed for at least 10 years prior to the project's commencement.

The Morven region is part of the Mulga Lands bioregion, an area traditionally dominated by sheep and cattle grazing. The environment is characterized by a semi-arid climate with irregular rainfall and soils that are typically red earths, sandy loams, and clays. The project proponent, Robert Burt Caskey, holds water licenses for Durella Station, which has a long history as a pastoral property, with historical records dating back to the early 20th century describing it as a sheep station. The project is managed in partnership with RegenCo, a specialized natural capital business that assists landholders with carbon farming operations.