APFL Adams project

APFL Adams project is a plantation forestry project located in the Great Southern region of Western Australia, approximately 30km northeast of the coastal city of Albany. Registered in September 2024, the project initially covered nearly 490 hectares, though variations to add land were recorded in mid-2025. The surrounding region is a significant agricultural hub characterized by mixed farming (grazing and cropping) and an established timber industry, specifically the cultivation of Tasmanian Blue Gums for woodchip exports.

The project operates under the Plantation Forestry methodology, which differs from permanent environmental plantings by allowing for the commercial harvesting of timber. This specific project involves establishing a new plantation on land that was previously used for pasture or other non-forest purposes. Under this method, carbon credits are calculated based on the long-term average carbon stocks of the trees, accounting for cycles of growth, harvest, and replanting.

The project area lies within a high-rainfall zone, a necessity for commercial timber viability in Western Australia, receiving reliable winter rains typical of the region's Mediterranean climate. The local terrain likely features the ironstone gravelly soils (lateritic) and sandy loams that are dominant in the Great Southern district and well-suited to Eucalyptus globulus production.

The proponent, Albany Plantation Forest Company of Australia Pty Ltd (APFL), is a prominent player in the region's timber sector. APFL is a joint venture between Japanese entities Oji Holdings, Senshukai, and NYK Line, established to secure woodchip resources for the Asian paper market. The project's primary activity is the establishment and maintenance of these commercial hardwood plantations, sequestering carbon while supporting the local forestry supply chain.