Penola Plantations 2026 – P26-4 Perkins

Penola Plantations 2026 – P26-4 Perkins is a plantation forestry project located in the Green Triangle region near the South Australian and Victorian border, approximately 360km west of Melbourne. It was registered in September 2025 and covers 94.47 ha.

Plantation forestry projects under the 2022 method involve establishing and maintaining a new plantation forest for the commercial harvesting of wood products. The standard requirements dictate that the land must not revert to non-forested land (such as pasture or agricultural clearing), thereby avoiding conversion and sequestering carbon in both the plantation and harvested wood products.

The Green Triangle region is well known for its extensive commercial forestry operations, as well as dryland grazing and cropping. The area experiences moderate to high rainfall, typically averaging 600-800 mm annually, and the soils are generally texture-contrast, such as sandy loams over clay (Kurosols) and deep sands, which provide an excellent environment for tree growth.

This project was established by Timberlands Pacific Pty Ltd, working with The Trust Company (Australia) Limited, to ensure the continued commercial operation of the Penola Plantations estate. The proponent's broader estate comprises approximately 47,000 hectares of primarily Radiata Pine and is sustainably managed to yield roughly 850,000 tonnes of forest products annually. The plantation serves as a long-term store for carbon and adheres to rigorous environmental certifications, including standards set by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).