Western Treefarm Project 2B (WTP2B)

Western Treefarm Project 2B (WTP2B) is a plantation forestry project located approximately 45km southwest of Kojonup in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. It was registered in April 2025 and covers an initial project area of 967.20 hectares.

Plantation forestry projects under the ACCU scheme sequester carbon through the establishment of new plantation forests or by converting existing short-rotation plantation forests into long-rotation plantation forests. Standard requirements for this methodology dictate that the forests must be actively maintained and managed for the commercial harvesting of wood products over the project's lifespan.

The Kojonup region is well-regarded for its mixed agricultural land use, primarily broadacre cropping, sheep grazing, and established timber and forestry operations. The surrounding environment experiences medium to high rainfall and features soil profiles typically composed of loamy forest gravels, laterite duricrust, and sandy duplex soils.

The project is managed by Mitsui & Co. Wood Resources Oceania Pty Ltd, a major participant in the Australian forestry supply chain that operates extensive plantation and woodchip exports. The proponent holds both Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) certifications, ensuring environmentally responsible and sustainable operations. Interestingly, the company officially rebranded from Mitsui Bussan Woodchip Oceania Pty Ltd to its current name in April 2025, aligning closely with the project's registration date. Furthermore, a variation to the project area was processed on December 19, 2025, which removed specific land areas originally listed within the project boundaries.