Dumas Station Riparian Corridor Regeneration Project

The Dumas Station Riparian Corridor Regeneration Project is a Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) project located at Dumas Station, a cattle property approximately 105 kilometers southeast of Croydon in the Gulf Plains region of Queensland. Registered on September 28, 2023, the project covers a substantial area of 39,352.59 hectares. The region is characterized by a tropical savannah climate with distinct wet and dry seasons, and the landscape typically supports cattle grazing on open downs and woodlands. Environmental surveys at the station have identified soils including fine grey sandy podzols and clay structures typical of the area's river systems.

This project operates under the Human-Induced Regeneration methodology, which focuses on regenerating permanent even-aged native forests. Unlike tree planting projects, HIR relies on existing in-situ seed sources like rootstock and lignotubers. The primary activity involves managing the timing and extent of livestock grazing to suppress the consumption of young saplings, thereby allowing the native vegetation to regrow and reach forest cover status. The project's specific focus on a "Riparian Corridor" suggests a targeted effort to restore vegetation along the station's watercourses, which is critical for biodiversity and soil retention in the Gulf Savannah.

The project is developed by Climate Revive Pty Ltd, an organization founded by environmental scientist Khory Hancock, which aims to integrate carbon farming with regenerative agriculture on cattle stations. An interesting ecological note about this specific location is that Dumas Station is the type locality for a recently discovered species of fossorial skink, Lerista karichigara (the Tagalaka Slider), identified during surveys in the area. This highlights the high biodiversity value of the land being regenerated.