Penola Plantations 2026 – P26-2 Nangwarry Central

Penola Plantations 2026 – P26-2 Nangwarry Central is a plantation forestry project located in the Nangwarry Central forest area, approximately 40km north of Mount Gambier in South Australia. It was registered in August 2025 and covers 183.49ha.

Plantation Forestry projects under the Carbon Farming Initiative methodology involve establishing and managing trees for commercial harvest, with standard requirements dictating that the trees must be managed to reach a minimum height of two metres and achieve at least 20% crown cover. By continuing the existing plantation instead of converting it to non-forested land, the project sequesters carbon while still allowing for the commercial harvesting of wood products.

The surrounding area within the Wattle Range local government area is highly regarded for extensive commercial softwood forestry operations, cattle grazing, and nearby viticulture. The region experiences moderate to high rainfall, and the soils are generally sandy loams and podzols overlying a limestone base, providing optimal environmental conditions for commercial timber crops like radiata pine.

This project is managed by Timberlands Pacific Pty Ltd as part of their broader Penola Plantations Estate. It was established to prevent the harvested plantation area from being permanently cleared for agricultural purposes, effectively guaranteeing long-term carbon storage and sustainable timber yields for the region.