Paloma SOC project

The Paloma SOC project is a soil carbon sequestration initiative located in the North Burnett region of Queensland, approximately 20km northeast of the town of Mundubbera. Registered on February 19, 2025, the project covers a land area of 284 hectares. The surrounding region is traditionally known for its diverse agriculture, including beef cattle grazing, citrus orchards, and cropping, supported by the Burnett River catchment.

The project operates under the Estimation of Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration using Measurement and Models methodology (2021). This method rewards landholders for increasing soil organic carbon levels through improved land management practices. Specific activities for the Paloma project include altering stocking rates and rejuvenating pastures through seeding or cropping on land that previously had limited vegetation. By maintaining permanent pasture and optimizing grazing intensity, the project aims to sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere into the soil profile.

Environmentally, the Mundubbera area typically experiences a sub-tropical climate with a mean annual rainfall of approximately 650–700mm, which is often summer-dominant. The soils in the North Burnett are variable but often include fertile alluvial clays near waterways and extensive areas of red earths (Dermosols) and clay loams on the plateaus, which are well-suited to the grazing activities proposed by this project. The proponent, Agriprove, is a notable developer in this sector, known for integrating satellite imagery and remote sensing technology to monitor soil carbon changes across their project portfolio.