Bellview and Pitlochry Soil Carbon Project

Bellview and Pitlochry Soil Carbon Project is a soil carbon project located in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, approximately 25km west of Glen Innes and 40km east of Inverell. It was registered in December 2024 and originally covered an area of 1163.45 hectares. The surrounding region is well known for its diverse agricultural capabilities, primarily supporting broadacre cattle and sheep grazing, alongside varying degrees of grain cropping.

Soil carbon projects under the 2021 Estimation of Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration using Measurement and Models methodology aim to draw down atmospheric carbon and store it in agricultural soils. This method requires proponents to implement new or materially different land management activities and quantify the resulting carbon sequestration through direct soil sampling and modelling.

The climate in this part of the Northern Tablelands features moderate to high annual rainfall, typically ranging from 700mm to 850mm. The soils in the area are highly variable, often transitioning from basalt-derived cracking clays (Vertosols) to texture-contrast duplex soils (Chromosols). The project specifically involves applying gypsum to remediate sodic or magnesic soils, which is a common issue in the region's subsoils that can severely restrict root growth and water infiltration. Other eligible project activities include altering the stocking rate, duration, or intensity of grazing to promote vegetation cover and overall soil health, as well as establishing and permanently maintaining pastures on previous cropland or fallow.

Operated by Atlas Agri Solutions Pty Ltd alongside Annabel and Robert Sides, the project has elected a 25-year permanence period, meaning any credited carbon abatement must be maintained for a quarter of a century. An interesting note from the project's history is that a variation was recorded in August 2025, which saw some initially listed areas removed from the approved project boundary.