Woodside Native Reforestation Project - Phase 11

Woodside Native Reforestation Project - Phase 11 is an environmental planting project located approximately 20km northwest of Delegate in the Snowy Monaro region of New South Wales. It was registered in April 2026 and covers a project area of 946.87 hectares.

Environmental planting projects registered under the Reforestation by Environmental or Mallee Plantings methodology involve planting native trees and shrubs to establish a permanent forest cover. Standard requirements include planting native species at a density of at least 200 stems per hectare to ensure the area eventually reaches a minimum height of 2 metres and at least 20% crown cover.

The Delegate and Snowy Monaro area is traditionally known for sheep and cattle grazing, as well as native forestry operations. The region experiences a cool temperate climate with moderate to high rainfall, and soils generally consist of podzolic clays and sandy loams with some basalt influences.

The project activities focus on establishing and maintaining a permanent mixed-species environmental planting. It uses a mix of native tree and shrub species that are strictly local to the area. This carefully selected species mix is designed to accurately reflect the structure and composition of the local native vegetation community, promoting both ecological resilience and biodiversity.

This project is part of a broader carbon offsetting portfolio developed by Woodside Energy Carbon (Services) Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of the major energy producer Woodside Energy. Woodside has been actively acquiring agricultural and grazing properties across New South Wales and Western Australia to mitigate its corporate emissions. Their restoration strategy typically involves planting five to ten local species, often propagated from seeds collected onsite or nearby, to ensure biodiversity and ecosystem health alongside permanent carbon sequestration.