Dykehead Environmental Planting Project

Dykehead Environmental Planting Project is an environmental planting project located in Dykehead, a remote rural locality in the North Burnett region of Queensland, approximately 80km northwest of Gayndah. It was registered in July 2024 and covers an area of 416.15 hectares.

Environmental planting projects involve establishing and maintaining permanent plantings of a mix of native tree and shrub species. To achieve forest cover and comply with methodology standards, these projects typically require planting at a minimum density of 200 stems per hectare for block plantings, using species native to the local area to sequester carbon.

The North Burnett area is widely known for broadacre agricultural purposes and cattle grazing. The region experiences a sub-tropical climate with an average annual rainfall of around 700 to 935 millimetres, and its soils are typically fertile, featuring deep red volcanic soils and rich alluvial flats.

This project establishes permanent plantings on land that was predominantly used for agricultural purposes for at least five years prior to commencement. In April 2025, the project recorded a variation of proponent, changing from CoYou Investments Pty Ltd to Silva Capital Operating Company Pty Ltd, with Covalent Land Australia acting as the agent. Silva Capital's Carbon Origination Fund, in partnership with Covalent Land Australia, is notable for integrating large-scale reforestation with sustainable agriculture and biodiversity, as seen in their first seed asset plantings forecasted to capture 460,000 tonnes of carbon in Queensland.