Wongalee NFMR Project

Wongalee NFMR Project is a Native Forest from Managed Regrowth (NFMR) project located at the Wongalee property on Honeymah Lane, approximately 70km northwest of Dirranbandi and 83km southwest of St George in South West Queensland. It was registered on March 26, 2024, and covers a total area of 15,766.72 hectares.

The Native Forest from Managed Regrowth methodology provides a framework for allowing native vegetation to permanently regenerate into a forest utilizing natural, in-situ seed sources such as rootstock and lignotubers. To meet standard compliance for this methodology, landholders are required to formally cease any mechanical or chemical destruction of regrowth. Additionally, proponents must carefully manage the timing and extent of livestock grazing to ensure regenerating vegetation can sustain permanent forest cover on land that was historically subjected to comprehensive clearing.

The wider Dirranbandi and St George region is heavily agricultural and is primarily known for large-scale cattle, sheep, and goat grazing operations. The local environment is classified as semi-arid, experiencing an average annual rainfall of approximately 475mm (19 inches). The soils across the project area are highly variable, typically ranging from heavy clay soils that gradually run out into lighter, sandier loam country.

Historically, the Wongalee property has been utilized predominantly for cattle grazing. In addition to standard agricultural operations, the project proponent, Pastoral Partners Australia, has strategically integrated carbon farming into its land management framework. The proponent has noted that a $6 million investment was recently made toward upgrading property infrastructure to build a more resilient grazing business alongside its conservation efforts. Furthermore, the Wongalee project achieved a major operational milestone by delivering its very first Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) in early 2026.