'Solara Environmental Planting

Solara Environmental Planting is an environmental planting project located in East Gippsland, approximately 10km southwest of Omeo in Victoria. It was registered in April 2026 and covers 610.86 hectares.

Environmental planting projects involve establishing permanent plantings of native tree and shrub species. Under the standard FullCAM methodology requirements, this typically requires planting native species at a stocking density of at least 200 stems per hectare to achieve permanent forest cover.

The Omeo region is known for extensive cattle and sheep grazing operations across its mountain valleys, alongside some native forestry operations. The local environment features moderate to high rainfall in the higher elevations, while the soils are predominantly acidic, with profiles generally comprising sandy loams, clay loams, and occasional basalt flows.

This project establishes permanent plantings of a mix of native tree and shrub species that are local to the area. The species mix reflects the structure and composition of the local native vegetation community, which provides localized biodiversity benefits while generating carbon credits.