Boolbanna Station Native Forest Revival Project

Boolbanna Station Native Forest Revival Project is a Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) project located at Boolbanna Station, approximately 30km southwest of Quilpie in South West Queensland. Registered in September 2023, the project covers a significant area of 26,302 hectares within the Quilpie Shire local government area. The property is situated along the Quilpie-Thargomindah Road, a region deeply entrenched in pastoral history.

The project operates under the Human-Induced Regeneration of a Permanent Even-Aged Native Forest methodology. This approach involves regenerating native forests on land where vegetation was previously suppressed, typically due to agricultural activities. Key project activities at Boolbanna include the cessation of mechanical or chemical clearing and the strategic management of livestock grazing. By excluding or managing stock and stopping suppression activities, the project aims to allow the native "seed bank", including rootstock and lignotubers, to regenerate into a permanent forest cover.

The surrounding Quilpie region is characterized by the Mulga Lands bioregion, known for its semi-arid climate and distinctive red earth and clay soils. The landscape is dominated by Mulga (Acacia aneura) woodlands and shrublands, which are traditionally used for cattle and sheep grazing. Rainfall in this area is low and variable, typically averaging between 300mm and 400mm annually, making vegetation management critical for both carbon sequestration and land resilience.

An interesting aspect of this project is its proponent structure. The project is managed by Climate Revive Pty Ltd and Corporate Carbon Advisory Pty Ltd. Climate Revive was notably acquired by Powerhouse Ventures Limited (PVL) in 2024 as part of a strategy to build a natural capital platform, highlighting the increasing investment interest in Queensland's carbon farming sector. Historically, Boolbanna Station has been an active cattle property, with records indicating the sale of Santa Gertrudis cross steers, demonstrating the integration of carbon farming with traditional agricultural land uses.