Land Connection Program at Milford Road

Land Connection Program at Milford Road is an environmental planting project located on Milford Road in Dumbalk North, Victoria. Situated approximately 29km from Leongatha and 150km southeast of Melbourne, the project was registered in January 2024 and covers an area of 144.68 hectares.

Environmental planting projects under the FullCAM methodology involve establishing and maintaining permanent plantings of native or mallee tree species. Standard requirements for these projects dictate planting at a density sufficient to achieve forest cover, which generally means a minimum of 200 stems per hectare with the potential to reach at least 2 metres in height and 20% crown cover.

The Dumbalk North area in the South Gippsland region is heavily characterised by agricultural land use, particularly renowned for its cattle grazing and dairy farming. The region is considered a reliable high-rainfall area. The local soil profiles are dominated by Dermosols and Sodosols, typically comprising grey loams, clay loams, and sandy loams that historically support lush pastures.

This project was established by D-CARBON FORESTS PTY LIMITED and is managed by agent Nikki Cronyn. The proponent operates several similar projects across Victoria, including the Land Connection Programs at Toby's and Mountain Creek. This specific Milford Road project establishes permanent mixed-species plantings of native trees on land that was predominantly used for agricultural purposes for at least five years prior to commencement. In April 2026, the project underwent two variations: an expansion of the project area and an update to the project method to align with the newer 2024 Reforestation by Environmental or Mallee Plantings methodology.