Lockabie Road Missing Cattle Mitigation Regeneration Project (Revoked)

Lockabie Road Missing Cattle Mitigation Regeneration Project (Revoked) is a Human-Induced Regeneration project located along Lockabie Road in the Quilpie Shire, approximately 43km northeast of the town of Quilpie in South West Queensland. It was registered in September 2023 and covers 26,537.80 hectares.

Human-Induced Regeneration projects involve establishing permanent, even-aged native forests by assisting natural regeneration from in-situ seed sources, such as rootstock and lignotubers. To qualify under the methodology, the land must have been cleared of vegetation and had regrowth suppressed for at least 10 years prior to the project's commencement. Standard project requirements involve changing land management practices, in this case, actively managing the timing and extent of livestock grazing, to allow native vegetation to recover and reach necessary forest cover thresholds.

The broader South West Queensland region is predominantly known for extensive beef cattle and sheep grazing operations across its semi-arid rangelands. The area experiences a harsh, semi-arid climate with high temperatures and low, highly variable rainfall, typically averaging less than 400mm annually. The local environment features fragile rangeland soils, such as red sandy loams and clays, which are susceptible to erosion and soil moisture challenges.

The project was originally managed by the proponent, James Rennick, in partnership with carbon project agent Climate Friendly Pty Ltd. Notably, this project was officially revoked under Section 30 of the CFI Rule on April 2, 2026. In the same local area, Quilpie Shire Council has recently undertaken infrastructure works along Lockabie Road, including vegetation clearing, road formation, and the construction of concrete floodways to improve climate resilience against seasonal flooding.