Cultura Australia Plantation Project No. 2

Cultura Australia Plantation Project No. 2 is a plantation forestry project located across the South West region of Western Australia, with aggregated lots dispersed between Karridale, Nannup, Donnybrook, and Manjimup. The project's central area of operations lies approximately 20km west of Manjimup. Registered in June 2025, the project encompasses a total area of 2,044 hectares.

The project operates under the Plantation Forestry (2022) methodology, specifically utilizing the "avoided conversion" activity. This involves maintaining an existing plantation forest that was at significant risk of being converted to non-forested land, such as pasture for grazing or cropping. By committing to continue the plantation cycle (either by retaining trees or replanting after harvest), the project safeguards the carbon stored in the timber and root systems.

The South West region is the heart of Western Australia's timber industry, characterized by a Mediterranean climate with high annual rainfall, often exceeding 1000mm in the Manjimup area. The landscape features undulating plateaus with soils dominated by lateritic gravels and fertile red "karri" loams, which are ideal for supporting both native Karri/Jarrah forests and commercial Pinus radiata or Blue Gum plantations.

The proponent, Cultura Australia Pty Ltd, works in conjunction with agent Delta Forestry (led by Glen Samsa). Public records indicate Cultura Australia has been actively acquiring land in the region for softwood plantation establishment, signaling a broader commitment to revitalizing the local timber estate.