Wycombe Soil Carbon Project

Wycombe Soil Carbon Project is a soil carbon sequestration project located in the New England Tablelands region of New South Wales. The project encompasses approximately 2,613 hectares, with key project areas situated roughly 25km northwest and 35km northeast of the regional city of Armidale. Registered in February 2025, the project is undertaken by Wycombe Soil Carbon Pty Ltd, a special purpose vehicle associated with the local agricultural operator Wycombe Grazing Pty Ltd.

The project operates under the Estimation of Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration using Measurement and Models (2021) methodology. This method requires the proponent to implement new management activities to increase Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) stocks, which are then measured and modelled over time to generate Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs). The specific activity for this project involves the targeted application of synthetic or non-synthetic fertilizers to address material soil deficiencies. This often involves Variable Rate Application (VRA) technology to optimize nutrient balance and stimulate pasture growth, thereby increasing carbon drawdown into the soil.

The Armidale region is renowned for its high-quality grazing land, supporting extensive sheep and cattle production. The area features a temperate highland climate with a summer-dominant rainfall average of approximately 800mm. The soils in the project vicinity are typical of the New England plateau, ranging from trap rock and granite to basalt, often requiring management for pH and nutrient constraints to maximize productivity. The project is supported by Precision Pastures Pty Ltd, an Armidale-based agronomy and carbon service provider known for using data-driven soil sampling to manage carbon projects.