Thargomindah Regeneration Project

The Thargomindah Regeneration Project is a Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) project located on Thargomindah Station, approximately 15 kilometres southeast of the township of Thargomindah in South West Queensland. Registered in September 2023, the project spans a substantial 47,003 hectares within the Bulloo Shire. The project is situated on the banks of the Bulloo River, an area traditionally used for extensive pastoral grazing.

The project operates under the Human-Induced Regeneration methodology, which involves regenerating native forests on land where vegetation growth has been suppressed for at least 10 years, typically by domestic livestock or feral animals. To generate carbon credits, the project proponents manage the timing and extent of grazing, allowing native species, specifically Mulga, Gidyea, and Eucalypt woodlands, to regenerate from in-situ seed sources such as rootstock and lignotubers.

Environmentally, the region is part of the Mulga Lands bioregion, characterized by a semi-arid to arid climate with low, irregular rainfall averaging between 200mm and 300mm annually. The landscape is defined by spectacular red earth soils, sandy loams, and extensive clay pans associated with the Bulloo River floodplains. The vegetation consists largely of shrublands and woodlands adapted to these harsh, dry conditions.

A significant aspect of this project is its ownership structure. The proponent, Kullilli Bulloo River Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC, represents the Traditional Owners of the land. In a landmark deal financed by the future income of this carbon project, the Kullilli people acquired the pastoral lease for Thargomindah Station, allowing them to "buy back" and return to their traditional country. The project is managed in partnership with carbon service provider Climate Friendly and impact investor Conscious Investment Management.