Wyuna Carbon Project 2026

Wyuna Carbon Project 2026 is a Reforestation by Environmental or Mallee Plantings project located approximately 30km west of Arthur River in the Western Australian Wheatbelt region. It was registered in May 2026 and covers 1,123.17 ha.

The Reforestation by Environmental or Mallee Plantings methodology involves establishing permanent, non-harvest forests by planting a mix of native species or mallee eucalypts on land that has been clear of forest cover for at least five years. These plantings must have the potential to reach a minimum height of 2 metres and achieve at least a 20% crown cover. Projects use the Full Carbon Accounting Model (FullCAM) to calculate their carbon abatement.

The Arthur River region within the WA Wheatbelt is predominantly known for broadacre farming operations, specifically cropping (such as wheat, barley, and canola) and sheep grazing. The climate provides an average annual rainfall between 450mm and 600mm, and the region's soils generally consist of deep sands, grey sandy duplexes, and heavy-textured valley soils that can be prone to secondary salinisation.

This project establishes permanent plantings consisting of mallee eucalypt species. It is being developed by INPEX New Energy Business Australia Pty Ltd as part of their "Wheatbelt Connect" initiative. Wheatbelt Connect is a collaborative partnership involving INPEX, ANZ, and Qantas that aims to integrate strategic native revegetation into traditional farming systems, providing alternative land use income from carbon credits and promoting sustainable biodiversity outcomes.