Landari Waterhouse 2023

Landari Waterhouse 2023 is a plantation forestry project located in the rural locality of Waterhouse in North East Tasmania, approximately 35 kilometers northeast of the service hub of Scottsdale. Registered in October 2024, the project covers a designated area of 363.86 hectares within the Dorset Council local government area. This region is traditionally characterized by a mix of coastal grazing properties and forestry operations, benefiting from the accessible topography of the coastal plains.

The project operates under the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative, Plantation Forestry) Methodology Determination 2022. Specifically, it involves the establishment of a new plantation forest on land that has been clear of forest cover for at least seven years. By planting timber species (likely Pinus radiata or Eucalyptus nitens, common to the region) for eventual commercial harvest, the project sequesters carbon in the trees' biomass during the rotation cycle. The methodology requires strict adherence to a forest management plan and accounts for the long-term average carbon storage over the harvest cycles.

Environmentally, the Waterhouse area is distinct for its coastal heath and agricultural landscape. The region typically experiences moderate rainfall, generally falling between 600mm and 800mm annually. The soils in this specific locality are often referred to as "Waterhouse Sands" or podzols, sandy, well-drained soils that can require careful management for fertility but are suitable for plantation forestry when managed correctly.

An interesting facet of this project is its proponent, Landari Pty Ltd, a specialist forestry carbon developer managed by experienced foresters Simon Penfold and Arjan Wilkie. Unlike passive environmental plantings, Landari integrates carbon sequestration with traditional timber production, managing dozens of similar projects across Australia. Notably, the project area underwent a variation in December 2025, suggesting an amendment to the carbon estimation area boundaries to optimize the planting footprint.