Penola Plantations 2026 – P26-4 Perkins

Penola Plantations 2026 – P26-4 Perkins is a plantation forestry project located approximately 20km east of Penola, South Australia, situated just across the state border in western Victoria's renowned Green Triangle region. It was registered in September 2025 and covers an area of 94.47 hectares.

Plantation forestry projects operating under the 2022 Methodology Determination sequester carbon by establishing new plantations, transitioning to long-rotation cycles, or avoiding the conversion of existing or harvested plantations to non-forested land. For this specific project, the methodology requirements mandate continuing the plantation cycle to commercially harvest wood products rather than clearing the land for agricultural use, while maintaining appropriate tree stocking densities.

The Green Triangle region's land use is heavily dominated by commercial forestry, supporting expansive softwood (such as radiata pine) and hardwood plantations alongside agricultural grazing, cropping, and nearby viticulture. The environment is classified as a moderate to high rainfall zone, typically receiving between 600mm and 685mm annually. Soils in this area generally consist of well-drained sandy topsoils, often featuring a sandy 'A' horizon, overlying clay, lateritised basements, or limestone. These profiles provide excellent drainage and deep root penetration for robust commercial tree growth.

The project is managed by Timberlands Pacific Pty Ltd acting as an agent for The Trust Company (Australia) Limited as trustee for the Green Triangle Forest Operating Sub Trust. Timberlands Pacific manages a substantial integrated forestry estate spanning the South Australian and Victorian borders, an area that contributes roughly 17% of Australia's entire plantation footprint. By registering this site as a carbon project, the proponents ensure the land remains a productive commercial forest yielding ongoing high-quality timber supply rather than reverting to pasture or non-forested land.