AA2025R_BrownL_S3

AA2025R_BrownL_S3 is a Plantation Forestry project located approximately 30km northeast of Launceston, near the rural locality of North Lilydale in Tasmania. It was registered in March 2025 and originally covered 33.09 hectares, with a variation in July 2025 that added further areas to the project boundary.

Plantation forestry projects under the 2022 Methodology Determination sequester carbon by establishing new plantations, converting short-rotation plantations to long-rotation, or avoiding the conversion of existing plantations to non-forested land. This specific project utilises the avoided conversion method, ensuring that an existing or recently harvested plantation is replanted and continued rather than being cleared for alternative agricultural uses. Standard requirements for this method mandate that the land be managed according to commercial forestry practices and maintain a minimum tree stocking density capable of achieving standard forest cover (typically at least 20% crown cover and 2 metres in height).

The North Lilydale area is characterised by widespread commercial forestry operations, viticulture, and livestock grazing. The region experiences a cool temperate climate with high and reliable annual rainfall, generally between 900mm and 1100mm. Soils in this part of northeastern Tasmania are predominantly fertile, basalt-derived ferrosols and clay loams, making the environment highly suitable for robust tree growth.

Interestingly, this project is managed by SFM Environmental Solutions and held by The Trust Company (Australia) Limited as trustee for the Tasmanian Carbon Afforestation Sub-Trust. It operates as part of the broader "ActivAcre" program, a forward-thinking initiative backed by institutional investors like New Forests. The ActivAcre program partners with local landowners to lease underutilised sections of their farms for a blend of carbon sequestration and commercial timber production, providing an alternative income stream while enhancing the local environment.