FPC 2026 CP4

FPC 2026 CP4 is a plantation forestry project located across multiple sites in the South West region of Western Australia, with land areas ranging from approximately 30km north of Bridgetown down to just 2km north of Northcliffe. It was registered in June 2026 and covers 201.42 hectares.

Plantation forestry projects involve sequestering carbon by establishing new commercial plantations on non-forested land or converting existing short-rotation plantations into long-rotation forests. Standard methodology requirements dictate that the trees must be planted and managed to achieve a minimum stocking density to reach forest cover, generally defined as having the potential to reach at least 2 metres in height and a 20% crown cover at maturity.

The South West region of Western Australia is traditionally known for extensive native forestry operations, agricultural grazing, and horticulture, particularly apple orchards and truffle farming. The environment features a cool Mediterranean climate and is considered a high-rainfall zone, with annual averages frequently exceeding 700mm to 1,000mm. Soils across these areas typically consist of gravelly laterites, sandy loams, and rich forest clay loams.

This project sequesters carbon by establishing and maintaining a new plantation forest for commercial harvesting of wood products, as well as converting existing short-rotation plantations to long-rotation forests. Managed by the state-owned Forest Products Commission, the project forms part of a major $350 million state investment program to expand Western Australia's softwood pine estate. This wider initiative aims to reduce the state's reliance on imported timber for the housing and construction industry, support regional jobs, and actively combat climate change through long-term carbon sequestration.