Wooldridge Carbon Project 1

Wooldridge Carbon Project 1 is a soil carbon sequestration project located in the rural locality of Pyalong, approximately 90 kilometers north of Melbourne, Victoria. Registered on July 25, 2024, the project operates on a relatively small scale, covering a project area of 45.53 hectares. The surrounding region within the Mitchell Shire is characterized by rolling hills and granitic outcrops, primarily utilized for agricultural grazing of sheep and cattle.

The project operates under the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative, Estimation of Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration using Measurement and Models) Methodology Determination 2021. This methodology allows landholders to earn Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) by increasing the amount of carbon stored in their soil. To achieve this, the project involves a combination of land management activities, specifically re-establishing or rejuvenating pasture through seeding, applying nutrients to address soil deficiencies, and altering stocking rates to improve vegetation cover and soil health.

Environmentally, the Pyalong area typically experiences a temperate climate with an average annual rainfall of approximately 600mm to 650mm. The local soil profile is often dominated by granitic sandy loams derived from the Pyalong Granite formation. While these soils can be productive for pastures, they are susceptible to erosion if vegetation cover is lost, making the project's focus on maintaining soil cover particularly beneficial for the local landscape. The project is managed by AgriProve Solutions, a specialist developer that partners with farmers to measure soil carbon baselines and manage the crediting process.