Annavale-Back Booroomugga Regeneration Project

The Annavale-Back Booroomugga Regeneration Project is a Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) project located approximately 70 to 100 kilometers northeast of Cobar in Western New South Wales. Registered in September 2023, the project covers a substantial area of 7,247 hectares. The region is traditionally characterized by pastoral grazing, specifically for sheep and cattle, as well as the trapping of semi-nomadic "bush goats" which are common in the area.

Human-Induced Regeneration projects involve regenerating permanent native forests on land where vegetation growth has been suppressed for at least 10 years, typically by grazing or mechanical clearing. By managing these suppression activities, in this case, specifically through the humane management of feral animals, the project aims to facilitate the regrowth of native timber from in-situ seed sources such as rootstock and lignotubers.

The project area is situated in a semi-arid environment with an average annual rainfall between 350mm and 420mm. The terrain is generally flat to slightly undulating, featuring predominantly red loam soils. The native vegetation profile typically includes stands of Mulga, Wilga, Pine, and Box trees, along with varying natural grasses and herbages. The "Back Booroomugga" property has historically been marketed as a "starter block" or recreational retreat suitable for running livestock and trapping goats, indicating a land use history that aligns well with the transition to carbon farming through feral animal control.