AA2024E_WelshL_S1S3

AA2024E_WelshL_S1S3 is a plantation forestry project located in the Launceston local government area, approximately 25km north of Launceston in Tasmania. It was registered in July 2024 and currently covers an unknown area, as specific areas originally listed in the project boundary were removed during a project variation on July 20, 2026.

Plantation forestry projects involve establishing new plantations or avoiding the conversion of recently harvested or existing plantations into non-forested land, such as agricultural pasture. The standard requirements for this methodology dictate that the proponent must maintain commercial tree stocking densities and actively manage the forest for ongoing growth and eventual sustainable harvesting.

The Launceston region of northeast Tasmania is well-known for commercial forestry operations as well as agricultural land uses such as livestock grazing and cropping. The region generally experiences a moderate to high rainfall classification which is highly suitable for timber production, and local soils typically consist of clay loams, ferrosols, and podzols.

This project sequesters carbon by establishing and maintaining a new plantation forest for the commercial harvesting of wood products, whilst also ensuring existing plantation land is not converted to alternative uses. The project is managed by agent SFM Environmental Solutions Pty Ltd on behalf of the proponent, The Trust Company (Australia) Limited as trustee for The Tasmanian Carbon Afforestation Sub-Trust. This trust is an active participant in expanding Tasmanian forestry and has been a notable recipient of federal funding through the Support Plantation Establishment program, which assists landholders in transforming underutilised agricultural land into productive forestry.