Snowy Reforestation Project

Snowy Reforestation Project is a large-scale environmental planting project located in the Monaro region of New South Wales, spanning a significant area of approximately 4,484 hectares. The project appears to operate across multiple properties or a vast aggregation, with coordinates suggesting sites situated south of Berridale and extending south-east towards Bombala. Registered in August 2025, the project is managed by Snowy Climate Pty Ltd, a proponent that seemingly rebranded from Carbon Projects Co Pty Ltd in early 2026.

This project operates under the Reforestation by Environmental or Mallee Plantings-FullCAM (2024) methodology. This method is designed to sequester carbon by establishing permanent plantings of native tree and shrub species on land that has been clear of forest for at least five years. Key requirements include planting species local to the area to mimic the structure of the natural vegetation community, likely a mix of Eucalyptus and Acacia species suitable for the high country, and maintaining the forest cover permanently. Carbon credits (ACCUs) are calculated using the Full Carbon Accounting Model (FullCAM) based on the growth of the trees.

The Monaro region is distinct for its "high country" environment, featuring cold winters and a notable rain shadow effect that creates semi-arid conditions in some areas. The landscape typically supports extensive sheep and cattle grazing, which has historically led to the clearing of native woodlands. The soils in this region are complex, often comprising fragile granitic soils on the hills and fertile but heavy basalt clays on the treeless plains. The project likely aims to restore tree cover to these grazing lands, potentially offering shelter benefits for livestock while sequestering carbon.

An interesting facet of this project is its scale and its connection to a broader portfolio in the region; the proponent has been linked to other local initiatives such as the "Boloco" and "Elouera" reforestation projects. The sheer size of nearly 4,500 hectares makes it a significant contributor to regional biodiversity corridors, potentially aiding the restoration of the unique Monaro Tableland ecosystem.