Snowy Reforestation Project

Snowy Reforestation Project is an environmental planting project located in the Monaro region of New South Wales, spanning a significant area roughly between Berridale and Bombala. Registered in August 2025, the project covers a substantial 4,483.83 hectares. The project's coordinates suggest it operates across the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area, a region historically dominated by sheep and cattle grazing, with forestry (pine plantations) becoming more improved towards the southern Bombala end.

The project operates under the 2024 Reforestation by Environmental or Mallee Plantings methodology. This involves establishing permanent plantings of native tree and shrub species, such as eucalypts, acacias, and tea-trees, at a density sufficient to achieve forest cover (typically requiring at least 200 stems per hectare, though specific requirements vary by method version). The mix of species is selected to reflect the local native vegetation community, ensuring the plantings are ecologically appropriate for the area.

The Monaro Tablelands environment is characterized by a distinct rain shadow effect caused by the Snowy Mountains to the west. Consequently, rainfall is variable, generally ranging from semi-arid conditions around Cooma/Berridale (approx. 500mm) to moderate rainfall near Bombala (600-700mm). The soils in this region are a complex mosaic, primarily consisting of granitic soils which can be sandy and low in fertility, interspersed with basalt caps that provide heavier, more fertile clay soils.

An interesting note is that the proponent, Carbon Projects Co Pty Ltd, appears to be building a portfolio in this specific region. They are also the listed proponent for the Boloco Reforestation Project (ERF193333), located nearby in the Dalgety area. This suggests a strategic focus on aggregating land for carbon sequestration within the Snowy Monaro agricultural landscape.