Ranch Springs Human Induced Regeneration Project (Revoked)

Ranch Springs Human Induced Regeneration Project (Revoked) was a native forest regeneration project located in the South Burnett and Western Downs regions of Queensland. The project area was situated approximately 15 kilometers north of the town of Bell and roughly 45 kilometers south of Kingaroy. Registered in September 2023, the project covered 2,946 hectares of agricultural land before being voluntarily revoked in December 2025.

The project operated under the Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) methodology, which involves regenerating permanent native forests on land where vegetation has been suppressed for at least 10 years. Key activities for this project included managing the timing and extent of livestock grazing and ceasing mechanical or chemical clearing to allow native regrowth to reach forest cover (minimum 2 meters height and 20% canopy cover).

The surrounding region is a significant agricultural hub known for cattle grazing and cropping. The "Ranch Springs" property itself has been identified in agricultural reports as a producer of Brangus cattle. The local environment is characterized by a sub-tropical climate with an average annual rainfall of approximately 650mm. The soils in this area are distinct, often featuring the region's famous red volcanic ferrosols (red earth) on plateaus and heavy black clays in lower-lying valleys, both of which support productive pasture when managed effectively.

Notably, the project was revoked under Section 30 of the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Rule 2015, which indicates a voluntary revocation by the proponent, Terra Carbon Pty Limited (a subsidiary of the GreenCollar Group). Public records indicate that no Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) were issued to this project prior to its revocation, suggesting it was cancelled before the first reporting period was completed or crediting began.