Wooldridge Carbon Project 2

Wooldridge Carbon Project 2 is a soil carbon sequestration project located in the locality of Highlands, approximately 20 kilometers northeast of Yea in the Strathbogie Ranges region of Victoria. Registered in July 2024, the project covers a relatively focused area of 118 hectares. The region is traditionally utilized for grazing livestock, particularly cattle and sheep, taking advantage of the undulating topography and reliable climate.

The project operates under the 2021 Soil Carbon methodology, which credits increases in soil organic carbon stocks managed through changes in agricultural practices. For this specific project, the proponent, AgriProve Solutions, has indicated activities including the re-establishment or rejuvenation of pasture (potentially using pasture cropping techniques), the application of nutrients to address deficiencies, and the alteration of stocking rates or grazing intensity. These activities are designed to maximize root biomass and ground cover, thereby driving carbon into the soil profile.

Environmentally, the Highlands area sits within a higher rainfall band compared to the northern plains, typically receiving between 700mm and 900mm annually, which supports vigorous pasture growth essential for soil carbon build-up. The local geology is dominated by the granitic features of the Strathbogie Ranges, resulting in soils that are characteristically granitic sandy loams. These soils are generally well-drained but can be acidic and naturally low in fertility, making them highly responsive to the nutrient management and organic matter cycling proposed by the project activities.