'Waterhole South' Environmental Planting Project

'Waterhole South' Environmental Planting Project is an environmental planting project located at Rollands Plains, approximately 40km northwest of Port Macquarie in New South Wales. It was registered in September 2024 and covers a project area of 19.25 hectares.

Environmental planting projects involve establishing permanent plantings of native tree species on land that was previously cleared for agricultural use. To meet the standard requirements of the FullCAM methodology, these projects must achieve a density sufficient for forest cover, typically requiring at least 200 stems per hectare.

The Rollands Plains area is known for its strong agricultural history, predominantly focused on beef cattle grazing, dairy farming, and forestry operations. The region is considered a high-rainfall zone, averaging around 1,200mm annually, and features rich alluvial loam soils near the waterways which graduate to clay loams on the undulating hills.

Managed by Carbon Fix Pty Limited, this project establishes a mix of local native tree species on land that was predominantly used for agriculture for at least five years prior to commencement. It serves as a complementary site to the proponent's nearby 'Waterhole North' project (ERF192869), targeting this specific high-rainfall environment to maximize carbon yield and improve regional biodiversity.