Perola Park Human Induced Regeneration Project

Perola Park Human Induced Regeneration Project is a native forest regeneration initiative located on the "Perola Park" pastoral station, approximately 50 kilometers north-west of Augathella in South West Queensland. Registered on September 12, 2023, the project covers a substantial area of 6,984 hectares. The surrounding region, situated within the Murweh Shire, is traditionally dedicated to sheep and cattle grazing operations, with the property itself having been held by the Drysdale family for over a century.

The project operates under the Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) methodology, which focuses on restoring native vegetation in areas where regrowth has been suppressed for at least 10 years. By actively managing the timing and extent of livestock grazing and ceasing mechanical clearing, the project aims to facilitate the return of permanent, even-aged native forests. This approach allows the landholder to integrate carbon farming with ongoing agricultural production.

Environmentally, the project area sits at a unique ecological convergence of the Mitchell Grass, Brigalow, and Mulga bioregions. The climate is semi-arid, characterized by variable rainfall that typically supports Gidyea woodlands and Mitchell grass plains. The soil composition is likely a mix of red and grey massive earths (Kandosols) common in Mulga lands, alongside the cracking clays (Vertosols) associated with Brigalow belts.

A notable aspect of this project is its dual focus on carbon and broader environmental certification. The property owners have engaged with the "Accounting for Nature" framework to scientifically measure and verify the condition of native vegetation. This rigorous monitoring is intended not only to generate Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) but also to support access to sustainable agricultural markets for their wool and meat products. The project proponent, Terra Carbon Pty Limited, is a subsidiary of the GreenCollar Group.