Tori Soil Carbon Project (Revoked)

The Tori Soil Carbon Project (Revoked) was a soil carbon sequestration initiative located in the Western Downs region of Queensland, approximately 20 kilometres southwest of the locality of Westmar and 90 kilometres northwest of Goondiwindi. Registered in November 2023 and covering 1,247 hectares, the project was managed by Australian Natural Capital Pty Ltd before being revoked in May 2025.

The project operated under the 2021 Soil Carbon methodology, which combines physical soil sampling with modelling to measure increases in soil organic carbon. The primary activity involved altering the stocking rate, duration, and intensity of grazing, likely utilizing the "Grazing Naturally" system often associated with this proponent, to improve vegetation cover and soil health. By optimizing grazing pressure, the project aimed to increase the amount of carbon stored in the soil profile, generating Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) for the sequestered amount.

The region is characterized by a semi-arid to subtropical climate with an average annual rainfall of approximately 500-600mm. The landscape typically features flat to gently undulating plains with soils ranging from grey cracking clays (Vertosols) to red earths, typical of the Brigalow Belt South bioregion, which supports a mix of cattle grazing and dryland cropping. The project was revoked under Section 30 of the CFI Rule, which indicates a voluntary revocation requested by the proponent. This often occurs when a project is deemed commercially unviable after initial baseline testing, or if the property is sold and the new owners do not wish to continue the project.