AA2025R_NiettaP_S1

AA2025R_NiettaP_S1 is a plantation forestry project located in Nietta, approximately 44km southwest of Devonport in north-west Tasmania. It was registered in December 2024 and initially covered 89.97 hectares.

Plantation forestry projects involve establishing and maintaining new plantation forests for the commercial harvesting of wood products. Standard requirements under this methodology dictate that the project must prepare the site, establish commercial tree species at adequate stocking densities, and actively manage the forest for ongoing sustainable timber production while accounting for carbon sequestration over the life of the plantation.

The Nietta region is situated on the edge of the Tasmanian highlands near the Leven Canyon. The surrounding land is well known for a mix of commercial forestry operations and agricultural uses, including beef cattle grazing, fat lamb production, and potato cropping. The area experiences a cool oceanic climate with high, reliable rainfall. Local soils are highly productive and typically feature rich ferrosols (deep, red volcanic soils), clay loams, and stony soils on the steeper terrain.

This project sequesters carbon by establishing a new commercial plantation. It is operated by SFM Environmental Solutions Pty Ltd on behalf of The Trust Company (Australia) Limited as trustee for The Tasmanian Carbon Afforestation Sub-Trust. SFM Environmental Solutions manages the "ActivAcre" program across Tasmania, an initiative that partners with local farmers to lease underutilised or steep agricultural land for tree planting, providing landowners with dual benefits from timber harvests and carbon sequestration. On 17 July 2026, a variation was officially made to the project boundary, removing some of the originally listed areas.