TressaVale Carbon Project

TressaVale Carbon Project is a soil carbon project located at Upper Glastonbury, approximately 20km northwest of Gympie in Queensland. The project was registered in March 2025 and covers an area of roughly 310 hectares. The property is owned and operated by the Viner family, who have established TressaVale as a notable demonstration site for regenerative agriculture in the Burnett Mary region.

The project operates under the 2021 Soil Carbon methodology, which credits landholders for measurable increases in soil organic carbon stocks. To achieve this, the project involves altering stocking rates and grazing intensity to improve ground cover and soil health. Specifically, TressaVale focuses on high-density rotational grazing and soil biology management to enhance water infiltration and nutrient cycling.

The Upper Glastonbury region is characterized by a subtropical climate with relatively high rainfall, averaging around 1,200mm annually. The local environment supports beef cattle breeding, with TressaVale historically running Brahman-Charolais cross cattle on pastures dominated by Rhodes grass, Setaria, and legumes. The soils in the area are described as "scrub-type" soils, which the project aims to regenerate through biological inputs and improved pasture management.

TressaVale is frequently used as a hub for educational events, including hosting "Soil Health Masterclasses" with renowned agroecologists. The owners have publicly shared their transition from conventional management to a focus on soil biology and regenerative principles, moving away from set-stocking to adaptive grazing strategies that support the project's carbon sequestration goals.