ADAM_BB2024 Earlston

ERF207821

Project Information:

ADAM_BB2024 Earlston is an environmental planting project located in Earlston, Victoria, approximately 40 kilometres southeast of Shepparton within the Strathbogie local government area. It was registered on March 27, 2026, and covers an area of 82.27 hectares.

Environmental planting projects under the 2024 methodology involve establishing a permanent, non-harvestable forest by planting a mixture of native tree species or mallee trees. To meet standard requirements, the planting must achieve "forest cover" density, meaning the trees must be planted with the potential to reach a height of at least 2 metres and achieve a canopy area that covers at least 20% of the project land.

The broader Strathbogie region has a deep history of agricultural use, predominantly driven by livestock grazing (such as sheep and cattle) and broadacre cropping, with emerging intensive operations like equine studs. The environment features a moderate rainfall classification, averaging around 670 millimetres annually, while local soils generally consist of clay loams across the plains with granitic sandy soils closer to the ranges.

This project establishes permanent plantings of a mix of native tree species on land that was predominantly utilized for agricultural purposes for at least five years prior to the project's commencement. The trees planted are strictly native to the local area. Interestingly, the proponent, Cassinia Restoration Pty Ltd, is a known delivery partner for the Victorian Government's BushBank program. The "BB2024" in the project's name highly likely indicates its association with this program, which combines state and private funding to rehabilitate privately-owned land, restore biodiversity, and increase carbon sequestration across Victoria.