Pelham Springs Regeneration Project

The Pelham Springs Regeneration Project is a Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) project located in the remote Gulf Savannah region of Queensland, approximately 140 kilometers south-southeast of Croydon. Registered in September 2023, the project covers a substantial area of nearly 68,000 hectares on the property known as Pelham Springs (Lot 2047 on SP211011). This region is characteristically used for extensive cattle grazing, operating within the Shire of Croydon and Etheridge Shire areas.

The project operates under the Human-Induced Regeneration methodology, which involves regenerating native forests on land where vegetation has been historically suppressed, primarily by livestock. By excluding cattle or strictly managing grazing timing and density, the project aims to allow native tree species, specifically those from in-situ seed sources like rootstock and lignotubers, to reach forest maturity. Standard requirements for this methodology dictate that the land must have been free of forest cover for at least 10 years prior to registration and must have the potential to reach forest cover (defined as trees over 2 meters tall with 20% canopy density).

Environmentally, the site sits within a semi-arid to dry tropical savannah climate zone. The area experiences highly seasonal rainfall, with a distinct wet season (monsoon) from December to March and very dry conditions for the remainder of the year. The landscape typically features sandy grey and yellow earths or mottled soils derived from the underlying geology. Notably, the project area contains the Pelham Springs Nature Refuge, a conservation zone designated to protect local artesian mound springs, which act as critical oases in the dry landscape.

The project is a collaboration between Climate Revive Pty Ltd and Corporate Carbon Advisory Pty Ltd. Climate Revive is a relatively new entrant in the market that focuses on acquiring and managing cattle stations for regenerative agriculture and carbon sequestration. Corporate Carbon serves as the established aggregator and advisor. The presence of the "Pelham Springs Nature Refuge" within the station boundaries highlights the high ecological value of the site, which the carbon project aims to further enhance through vegetation recovery.