Plantation Pine Products Australia - Plantation Forestry Project PPP4

Plantation Pine Products Australia - Plantation Forestry Project PPP4 is a commercial plantation forestry project registered in June 2024. This aggregated project spans approximately 1,948 hectares across two distinct and significant forestry regions: the Green Triangle near Dartmoor in southwestern Victoria, and the Central Tablelands near Oberon and Blayney in New South Wales. The project is managed by Group Energy Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of the Borg Group, with The Carbon Farming Foundation acting as a participant.

The project operates under the Plantation Forestry methodology, which credits carbon sequestered in trees established for commercial timber harvesting. Unlike environmental plantings which are permanent, this project involves planting softwood species (specifically Pinus Radiata) which will eventually be harvested and processed. To generate credits, the project must establish new plantations on land that has been used for grazing or cropping for at least five years prior, effectively converting agricultural land into a timber asset.

The environmental conditions in both project locations are ideal for softwood production. The Oberon and Blayney sites in the NSW Central Tablelands are characterized by cool temperate climates and reliable rainfall (exceeding 800mm annually), with soils typically derived from granite or basalt. Conversely, the Dartmoor site in the Green Triangle region generally features sandy loam soils and a maritime climate with high winter rainfall. Both regions are established forestry hubs, chosen to minimize drought risk and maximize timber yield.

A key feature of this project is its vertical integration within the Borg Group, a major Australian manufacturer of joinery and construction materials (including brands like polytec and Australian Panels). The timber grown in these projects is intended to supply Borg’s manufacturing facilities in Oberon (NSW) and Mount Gambier (SA), creating a "closed-loop" system where the proponent owns the land, the carbon credits, and the eventual raw material for their factories. The project has also been identified as a recipient of federal funding under the Support Plantation Establishment program.