Uah Project

The Uah Project is a soil carbon sequestration project located approximately 17km south of Forbes in the Central West region of New South Wales. Registered in August 2024, the project covers a 1,215-hectare area within the larger "Uah" aggregation owned by the proponent, Lawson Grains. This region is a major agricultural hub known for extensive winter cropping and livestock grazing.

The project operates under the 2021 Soil Carbon Methodology, which credits landholders for increasing Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) stocks through new or materially different management activities. In this instance, the primary activity involves applying synthetic or non-synthetic fertilisers to address material nutrient deficiencies in the soil. By optimizing nutrient levels, the project aims to increase plant biomass production, which in turn sequesters more carbon into the soil profile as organic matter decomposes.

The local environment is characterized by a temperate climate with an average annual rainfall of approximately 500mm, which is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year. The soils in this area are typically red earths and clay loams, often associated with the "Cowra Trough," and range from neutral to moderately acidic. Lawson Grains manages the property using precision agriculture techniques, including zero-till and controlled traffic farming, which align with the project's goal of improving soil health and structure.