Campbell Carbon Project 1

Campbell Carbon Project 1 is a soil carbon sequestration project located near the locality of Kerrs Creek, approximately 30km north of the major regional city of Orange in New South Wales. Registered in August 2024, the project covers a registered area of roughly 320 hectares. The surrounding Central Tablelands region is a significant agricultural hub, primarily utilized for grazing sheep and cattle, as well as some broadacre cropping and viticulture closer to Orange.

The project operates under the 2021 Soil Carbon methodology (Estimation of Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration using Measurement and Models). This method requires the proponent to implement new management activities, such as altering stocking rates, pasture rejuvenation, or introducing multi-species fodder crops, to increase the amount of carbon stored in the soil. Unlike tree-planting projects, soil carbon projects rely on physical soil sampling and modelling to quantify the carbon sequestered over time, generating Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) for the verified increases.

The environmental conditions in this area are generally favourable for soil carbon projects. The region typically experiences a temperate climate with an annual rainfall between 700mm and 900mm, supported by the elevation of the Central Tablelands. The soils in the area often consist of red and yellow duplex soils (Chromosols) or basalt-derived loams, influenced by the volcanic geology of the nearby Mount Canobolas. These heavier clay and loam soils generally have a good capacity for holding organic carbon compared to lighter sandy soils. The project is managed by Agriprove, a major Australian soil carbon developer known for using a "no upfront cost" model that leverages satellite data and soil testing to streamline participation for landholders.