Wyoming Downs Carbon Project 2025

Wyoming Downs Carbon Project 2025 is a reforestation initiative located on the 'Wyoming Downs' property, approximately 15km north of Wickepin in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. Registered in June 2025, the project covers a total area of 629.40 hectares. The project is situated on land previously used for agricultural purposes, specifically within a region heavily relied upon for cropping (wheat, barley, oats) and sheep grazing.

The project operates under the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative, Reforestation and Afforestation 2.0) Methodology Determination 2015. This methodology credits the carbon sequestered by establishing trees on land that has been clear of forest cover for at least five years. Unlike some environmental plantings that allow for sparse vegetation, this method typically requires establishing a forest cover with specific stocking densities and canopy potential, ensuring permanent carbon storage in the tree biomass.

Environmentally, the Wickepin region is characterized by a Mediterranean climate with wet winters and dry summers, often susceptible to frost. A detailed look at the planting list, Eucalyptus sargentii (Salt River Gum), Eucalyptus kondininensis (Kondinin Blackbutt), Casuarina obesa (Salt Sheoak), and Melaleuca thyoides, reveals a strategic focus on land remediation. These species are highly tolerant of salinity and waterlogging, suggesting the project targets salt-affected soils, a common land management challenge in the Western Australian Wheatbelt.

An interesting aspect of this project is its proponent, INPEX New Energy Business Australia Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of the Japanese energy major INPEX. This highlights the growing trend of multinational fossil fuel companies directly investing in Australian land-based carbon offsets. Local council records indicate the project was developed in collaboration with the property owners, the Lang family, and integrates agroforestry principles to maintain agricultural productivity on the broader 6,000-hectare aggregation.