'AA2026R_ReynoldsL_S3

AA2026R_ReynoldsL_S3 is a plantation forestry project located near Buckland in south-east Tasmania, approximately 60km northeast of Hobart. It was officially registered in July 2026.

Plantation forestry projects operating under the 2022 methodology involve establishing a new plantation forest, converting a short-rotation plantation to a long-rotation plantation, or avoiding the conversion of an existing or harvested plantation to non-forested land. Standard methodology requirements mandate that these properties maintain commercial tree stocking densities and manage the forest for sustainable, ongoing commercial harvesting of wood products, ensuring continuous carbon sequestration benefits.

The surrounding Buckland and greater south-east region of Tasmania is well known for broadacre agriculture, sheep grazing, and commercial timber production. The region generally experiences a cool-temperate climate with moderate to low rainfall by Tasmanian standards (often averaging between 600mm and 800mm annually). The local terrain and soils are variable, typically featuring podzolic soils derived from sandstone, clay loams, and highly fertile alluvial soils along the river flats and watercourses.

This specific project generates carbon credits by establishing a new plantation and actively avoiding the conversion of an existing, recently harvested plantation back to agricultural pasture or non-forested land. The project's proponent is The Trust Company (Australia) Limited acting as trustee for The Tasmanian Carbon Afforestation Sub-Trust, with SFM Environmental Solutions acting as the project agent and manager. A notable fact is that the sub-trust is highly active in expanding Tasmanian forestry and frequently partners with the Australian Government's Support Plantation Establishment program. This funding initiative helps landholders lease underutilised sections of their farms for timber production, creating supplementary farm income while contributing to national carbon emission reduction targets.