Leawah NFMR Project

Leawah NFMR Project is a Native Forest from Managed Regrowth project located on Leawah Station, approximately 20km east of Bollon in Southwest Queensland. It was registered in March 2024 and covers a project area of 14,780.17 hectares.

Native Forest from Managed Regrowth (NFMR) projects involve allowing native vegetation to naturally regenerate and achieve forest cover. This is done by ceasing mechanical or chemical destruction of regrowth and managing the timing and extent of livestock grazing. This specific project establishes permanent native forests through assisted regeneration from in-situ seed sources, including rootstock and lignotubers, on land that was subject to at least one comprehensive clearing for pastoral use.

The region surrounding Bollon is known for its strong grazing country, historically used for sheep, goats, and cattle operations. The area experiences a semi-arid climate with moderate, variable annual rainfall averaging around 460mm. Soils in the Balonne region commonly consist of a mix of red and brown earths (Kandosols) and texture-contrast soils (Chromosols), which support both native pastures and woody vegetation.

Leawah Station is owned and operated by Pastoral Partners Australia (PPA), who actively integrate sustainable agriculture with positive carbon outcomes. The property continues to run a productive cattle grazing operation alongside its carbon farming activities, employing local station hands to support both operations. Recently, PPA supplied Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) generated from the Leawah project to the environmental consultancy Senversa. This transaction allowed Senversa to offset its operating emissions and meet its Climate Active carbon neutral commitments for the 2025 calendar year, demonstrating how the project delivers high-quality, traceable Australian nature-based solutions.