Landari Mona Vale 2025

Landari Mona Vale 2025 is a plantation forestry project located near the historic township of Ross in the Tasmanian Midlands, approximately 120km north of Hobart. Registered recently in December 2025, the project covers a substantial area of 584.34 hectares. The project appears to be split across two distinct zones: one centered on the famous "Mona Vale" estate near Ross, and another block located further east toward the Avoca/Rossarden region.

This project operates under the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative, Plantation Forestry) Methodology Determination 2022, specifically utilising the "avoided conversion" activity (Schedule 3). This methodology awards carbon credits for maintaining an existing plantation forest that was otherwise scheduled to be harvested and converted into non-forested land, such as pasture for grazing. By committing to retain the trees as a plantation or permanent forest, the project prevents the release of stored carbon and allows for continued sequestration.

The Tasmanian Midlands region is historically significant for its high-value superfine Merino wool production, a land use that dominates the surrounding landscape. The area lies in a rain shadow, characterised by a semi-arid to cool-temperate climate with relatively low annual rainfall (approximately 500-600mm) compared to the rest of the state. The soils in this region are variable but often feature "Cressy soils", distinctive clay-loams over clay, or duplex soils that have historically supported extensive grazing.

A notable aspect of this project is its association with the Mona Vale estate, one of Tasmania's grandest properties. Completed in 1867 and known locally as the "Calendar House" (rumored to have 365 windows and 52 rooms), the estate has been owned by the Cameron family since the 1920s and has hosted multiple royal visits. The project proponent, Landari Pty Ltd, is a specialist carbon developer based in NSW that manages forestry and biodiversity projects for landholders. The decision to retain plantation forestry here suggests a strategic diversification from the region's traditional focus on clearing land for sheep grazing.