Bald Blair and Gatwood Soil Carbon Project

The Bald Blair and Gatwood Soil Carbon Project is a soil carbon sequestration project located approximately 15 kilometers east of Guyra in the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales. Registered in October 2024, the project covers 1,755 hectares across the historic "Bald Blair" and "Gatwood" properties. The region is characterized by a cool temperate climate with reliable high rainfall, averaging around 900mm annually. The landscape features a mix of heavy, fertile basalt soils and lighter granite derivatives, supporting high-performance grazing operations.

This project operates under the 2021 Soil Carbon (Measurement and Models) methodology, which credits landholders for increasing Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) stocks over time. To achieve this, the proponent, White Pastoral Investments, is implementing new management activities specifically designed to address nutrient deficiencies in the soil. By applying synthetic or non-synthetic fertilizers (such as superphosphate) to address material deficiencies, a strategy often paired with rotational grazing, the project aims to boost pasture biomass and root growth, thereby sequestering more carbon in the soil profile.

The proponents, Sam and Kirsty White, operate the renowned Bald Blair Angus Stud, which was established in 1908 and is one of Australia's oldest Angus studs. They have partnered with Precision Pastures to manage the carbon agronomy and baselining process. The project appears to be a formalization of long-running trial work; the property has previously served as a demonstration site for Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) studies investigating the link between grazing management, soil moisture, and carbon levels.