Burrilda Environmental Plantings Project

Burrilda Environmental Plantings Project is an environmental planting project located at the "Burrilda" property in Watsons Creek, approximately 27km from Bendemeer and 67km north of Tamworth in NSW. It was registered in February 2024 and covers 324.78ha.

Environmental planting projects involve establishing permanent plantings of a mix of native or mallee tree species on land that was predominantly used for agricultural purposes for at least five years. These plantings are established at a sufficient density to achieve forest cover, which generally means reaching at least 20% crown cover and a height of two metres.

The Watsons Creek and wider New England area is well known for livestock grazing, particularly beef cattle and sheep, as well as arable farming for winter and summer feed. The region experiences a temperate climate with moderate rainfall, and the soils at the property are predominantly granite with scattered basalt outcrops.

This project, run by Forest Carbon Pty Ltd in partnership with major carbon developer Climate Friendly Pty Ltd, establishes permanent plantings of tree species native to the local area. Historical vegetation on the property includes Box, Kurrajong, Apple Box, and Stringy Bark trees. In addition to capturing carbon and restoring biodiversity, these native plantings will provide essential windbreaks, shade, and shelter that directly benefit the property's historical Angus cattle breeding and fattening operations.