Cultura Australia Plantation Project No. 2

Cultura Australia Plantation Project No. 2 is a plantation forestry project located in the South West region of Western Australia, with land parcels distributed near the historic timber towns of Manjimup, Greenbushes, and Nannup. It was registered in June 2025 and initially covered 2044.92 hectares, though a project variation in October 2025 added additional areas to the total project scope.

Plantation forestry projects operating under the 2022 methodology generate carbon credits by establishing new plantations, extending harvest rotation lengths, or maintaining existing estates. This specific project sequesters carbon by avoiding the conversion of an existing or recently harvested plantation forest to non-forested land, ensuring it continues to operate as a commercial plantation.

The South West region of Western Australia is heavily defined by its timber industry, native forest management, commercial plantations, and grazing agriculture. The local environment features a Mediterranean climate situated in a high-rainfall zone, typically receiving between 800mm and over 1000mm of precipitation annually. The region's soils primarily consist of well-drained lateritic gravels and karri loams, which are highly conducive to rapid tree growth and large-scale forestry operations.

Interestingly, the project proponent, Cultura Australia Pty Ltd, has been a recipient of funding under the Australian Government's "Support Plantation Establishment" program. This national grant initiative aims to expand Australia's softwood estate to combat future timber and housing frame shortages, suggesting this project likely involves the ongoing cultivation of softwood, such as Pinus radiata, for long-term timber supply alongside its carbon sequestration goals.