Lavarch Carbon Project 2

Lavarch Carbon Project 2 is a soil carbon sequestration project located in the rural locality of Nullawarre, approximately 25 kilometers southeast of the major regional centre of Warrnambool in South West Victoria. Registered on October 10, 2024, the project covers a project area of roughly 162 hectares. The surrounding Moyne Shire is a premier agricultural region, heavily utilized for intensive dairying and beef grazing due to its fertile grounds and reliable climate.

The project operates under the 2021 Soil Carbon methodology (Estimation of Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration using Measurement and Models). This method requires landholders to implement new management activities, in this case, pasture rejuvenation and seeding, to increase the amount of organic carbon stored in the soil profile. The carbon stock is measured physically via soil core sampling and modeled over time to generate Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs).

Environmentally, the site sits within the Victorian Volcanic Plain. The region is characterized by a "high rainfall" classification (typically exceeding 700mm annually) and features nutrient-rich, basalt-derived soils, often heavy clays or loams which are highly conducive to pasture growth and carbon sequestration. An interesting note is the existence of a concurrent "Lavarch Carbon Project 1" registered on the same day in the neighboring Glenelg Shire; this suggests the proponent, Agriprove, is managing a multi-property portfolio for the landholder across different locations in the Western District.