AA2025R_PentlandL_S3

AA2025R_PentlandL_S3 is a Plantation Forestry carbon project located in the West Tamar region of Tasmania, approximately 35km northwest of Launceston. Registered in May 2025, the project covers a relatively focused area of roughly 29 hectares near the locality of Holwell or Winkleigh. The surrounding region is a productive agricultural landscape known for a mix of forestry, grazing, and increasingly, viticulture, utilizing the Tamar Valley's favorable climate.

The project operates under the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative-Plantation Forestry) Methodology Determination 2022. Specifically, it involves an "Avoided Conversion" activity (often referred to as Schedule 3), which generates carbon credits by preventing an existing plantation from being cleared and converted to non-forest land, such as pasture for livestock. By maintaining the forest cover, the project preserves the carbon stored in the trees and soil that would otherwise be released during conversion.

Environmentally, the West Tamar area is characterized by a cool temperate climate with reliable rainfall, typically ranging from 700mm to 1000mm annually. The soils in this region are often fertile, well-draining Ferrosols (volcanic red clays) or Dermosols, which support high-yield forestry and agriculture. The project is managed by SFM Environmental Solutions, a prominent Tasmanian forest manager, acting on behalf of The Trust Company (Australia) Limited. The "Pentland" in the project name likely refers to the specific property or landholding involved.