Cooplacurripa Environmental Planting Project (Phase 1)

Cooplacurripa Environmental Planting Project (Phase 1) is an environmental planting project located at Cooplacurripa Station, approximately 45km north of Gloucester in New South Wales. It was registered on 17 April 2025 and covers a project area of 1909.26 hectares.

Environmental planting projects involve the establishment and maintenance of permanent native forest cover. Under the Reforestation by Environmental or Mallee Plantings (FullCAM) methodology, projects require planting a mix of native tree and shrub species that reflect the structure and composition of the local vegetation community. This is done to establish forest cover, which typically involves meeting a minimum standard stocking density (e.g., at least 200 stems per hectare) to achieve canopy closure. The project activities at Cooplacurripa specifically involve establishing these permanent native mixed-species plantings.

Situated on Biripi/Birpai Country, the Cooplacurripa region is historically known for operating as one of the largest cattle stations on the eastern seaboard, largely dedicated to extensive grazing and beef production. Environmentally, the area is characterised as a high-rainfall valley that features rich alluvial and clay loam soils.

Notably, this project officially overlaps with Nature Repair Market project NR001014 (registered 8 September 2025), making it the first project in Australia to formally link a legislated biodiversity certificate market with the carbon market. Beyond its environmental outcomes, the project integrates Traditional Owner stewardship by partnering with the Purfleet-Taree Local Aboriginal Land Council, which creates on-Country training and employment pathways for Aboriginal Rangers. A variation to the project area was also registered on 26 August 2025 to officially amend the boundaries listed under the project.