Oolandilla Soil Carbon Project

The Oolandilla Soil Carbon Project is a soil carbon sequestration project located approximately 20km southwest of Mitchell in the Maranoa region of Queensland. Registered in June 2025, the project covers a significant agricultural area of 4,878 hectares. The property, "Oolandilla," is situated in a region deeply rooted in cattle and sheep grazing, characterized by its semi-arid climate and variable seasonal conditions.

Operated under the 2021 Soil Carbon methodology, this project aims to sequester carbon by modifying land management practices to boost soil health. Specifically, the proponents, Bruce and Vicki Jones, are implementing changes to stocking rates and grazing intensity, often referred to as time-controlled or rotational grazing, to allow pastures to recover and deeper root systems to establish. Additionally, the project integrates legume species into the pasture systems, which naturally fix nitrogen and further support soil organic carbon levels.

The environment in the Maranoa district typically receives an average annual rainfall of around 560mm, though this is highly variable. The soils in the area south of Mitchell can range from sandy loams to clays, often requiring careful management to prevent erosion and maintain productivity. The project involves collaboration with Carbon Link, a service provider known for utilizing advanced soil measurement technology, such as deep-core sampling, to accurately model carbon stocks down to 1.2 meters.