The project follows strict guidelines as set out in the Avoided Deforestation Methodology under the Emissions Reduction Fund.
Landowner Mr Lindsay Newton attained the clearing permit with the aim of clearing large areas of native forest to increase grazing capacity and grass cover to feed stock. However, since hearing about carbon farming, Mr Newton made the decision not to clear the vegetation in return for a long-term income stream from carbon credits.
Under the Emissions Reduction Fund, Mr Newton is eligible to receive carbon credits due to avoiding deforestation and agreeing to keep carbon stored in native vegetation for perpetuity.
