Tipperary Soil Carbon Project

The Tipperary Soil Carbon Project is a soil carbon sequestration initiative located approximately 15 kilometers southwest of Theodore in the Banana Shire, Central Queensland. Registered in July 2025, the project covers 1,601 hectares of agricultural land. The region is situated within the Brigalow Belt, an area traditionally characterized by beef cattle grazing and cropping operations.

The project operates under the 2021 Soil Carbon methodology (Measurement and Models), which credits increases in soil organic carbon (SOC). The proponent, WK Grazing Pty Ltd, aims to boost soil carbon levels by introducing legume species into pasture systems and altering grazing intensity to improve ground cover. By modifying stocking rates and duration, the project seeks to enhance soil health and vegetation resilience.

Environmental conditions in the Theodore region typically consist of a sub-tropical, semi-arid climate with summer-dominant rainfall averaging roughly 600mm to 700mm annually. The local soil landscape, detailed in regional surveys of the Banana Shire, often features cracking clays (vertosols) and texture-contrast soils, which are responsive to the regenerative management practices proposed, such as deep-rooted legumes and controlled grazing. Carbon Link Operations Pty Ltd acts as a participant and service provider, utilizing advanced measurement technology to baseline and monitor carbon stocks.