Perola Park Human Induced Regeneration Project

Perola Park Human Induced Regeneration Project is a Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) project located at the Perola Park property, approximately 40km west-northwest of Augathella in the Murweh Shire of South West Queensland. It was registered on September 12, 2023, and covers an area of 6,983.92 hectares.

Human-Induced Regeneration projects involve establishing permanent, even-aged native forests through assisted regeneration on land that was previously cleared of vegetation and where regrowth has been suppressed for at least 10 years. Standard requirements dictate that the landowner must allow native vegetation to regrow by controlling threats such as feral animals and overgrazing. For this specific project, the regeneration of in-situ seed sources, rootstock, and lignotubers is being facilitated through active management of the timing and extent of livestock grazing.

The surrounding Murweh Shire region is primarily utilised for broadacre cattle and sheep grazing operations. The area sits within a semi-arid climate zone, characterised by highly seasonal and irregular summer rainfall averaging around 346mm to 500mm annually. Positioned near the junction of the Mitchell Grass, Brigalow, and Mulga bioregions, the local landscape features a mix of flat alluvial flood plains and Mitchell grass downs, meaning the soil profile largely consists of cracking clays and red earths.

Interestingly, the Perola Park property has been owned and operated by the Drysdale family for over 100 years. In addition to this carbon project, the proponents have integrated environmental accounting frameworks into their enterprise to independently verify the maintenance and improvement of their land's ecological condition. This holistic land management approach is also designed to support their organic accreditation and sustainable meat and wool production.