Limestone2026R_Barber_S3

Limestone2026R_Barber_S3 is a plantation forestry project located near Macarthur in South West Victoria, approximately 50km north of Warrnambool. It was registered in May 2026 and covers 305.87 ha.

Plantation forestry projects under the 2022 methodology involve generating carbon credits by establishing new plantations, converting short-rotation plantations to long-rotation systems, or maintaining existing plantations to prevent them from being cleared and converted to non-forested land. These projects must comply with relevant forestry codes and be managed for the commercial harvesting of wood products.

The Macarthur area, situated within the Moyne Shire, is a prominent agricultural region known for its sheep and cattle grazing as well as its established commercial forestry operations. The environment features a moderate to high rainfall climate typical of Victoria's Western District. The local soils are heavily shaped by the region's volcanic plains, featuring newer basalts and texture-contrast soils like Chromosols and Kurosols, which provide a robust foundation for extensive tree growth.

This project sequesters carbon by avoiding the conversion of an existing or harvested plantation to non-forested land, instead opting to establish and maintain a new plantation for commercial wood products. The project proponent is OneFortyOne Plantations Pty Ltd, operating alongside its agent and asset manager, SFM Agribusiness Pty Ltd. OneFortyOne is a major forestry and sawmill operator in the Green Triangle region, spanning the border of Victoria and South Australia, where it manages vast timber assets and focuses heavily on supplying sustainable domestic wood products.