The Yeeda Carbon Project

The Yeeda Carbon Project is a large-scale Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) project located on Yeeda Station, a historic pastoral lease situated approximately 40 kilometres south of Derby in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Registered in September 2023, the project encompasses a massive area of over 80,000 hectares. The station itself is strategically positioned at the mouth of the Fitzroy River, covering vast floodplains and rangelands south of the King Sound.

This project operates under the Carbon Farming Initiative using the Human-Induced Regeneration methodology. This method generates Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) by regenerating native forests on land where vegetation had previously been cleared or suppressed. Unlike environmental planting, HIR relies on existing in-situ seed sources (such as rootstock and lignotubers). The primary activity for this project involves managing the timing and extent of cattle grazing to reduce pressure on young vegetation, allowing native species like Pindan wattle and local eucalypts to reach forest potential (over 2 meters in height and 20% canopy cover).

The environment in this region is characterized by a semi-arid monsoonal climate, defined by a distinct "wet" season (December to April) often bringing significant flooding from the Fitzroy River, followed by a long, warm dry season. The soil composition varies across the station, featuring the red sandy "Pindan" soils typical of the Dampier Peninsula and heavy alluvial clays on the river floodplains.

A notable aspect of this project is its timing and economic context. It was registered shortly before the proponent's parent entity, Yeeda Pastoral Company, entered voluntary administration in early 2024. As of recent reports, the carbon project is considered a key asset in the valuation and potential sale of the aggregation, highlighting the increasing role of carbon credits in the financial viability of large-scale northern cattle stations.