AA2025R_LauncestonNorthEastL_S1S2

AA2025R_LauncestonNorthEastL_S1S2 is a plantation forestry project located across multiple parcels surrounding Launceston, extending into northern and north-eastern Tasmania. It was registered in May 2025 and covers an initial 198.60 hectares, though a project variation in August 2025 successfully added further areas to the project.

Plantation forestry projects under the 2022 methodology involve either establishing new commercial plantation forests or converting existing short-rotation plantations (such as pulpwood) into long-rotation plantations (such as sawlogs). This sequesters carbon both in the growing forest biomass and within the commercially harvested wood products over the long term.

The region surrounding Launceston and north-eastern Tasmania is known for diverse agriculture, grazing, and widespread commercial forestry operations. The area experiences a cool temperate climate with moderate to high rainfall. The regional soils are largely dominated by deep Dermosols, alongside the sodic and texture-contrast clay loams characteristic of the Launceston Basin.

This project is managed by SFM Environmental Solutions Pty Ltd, acting as the agent for the project proponent, The Trust Company (Australia) Limited as trustee for The Tasmanian Carbon Afforestation Sub-Trust. SFM is a major independent plantation manager across Australia that integrates commercial timber harvesting with active biodiversity conservation and carbon sequestration values.