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ERF-registered environmental planting projects delivering measurable carbon sequestration and nature-positive outcomes.
Doyles River Koala Habitat Environmental Plantings Project
~40 ha
Environmental plantings
130.5 ha
Total property area
~40,000
ACCUs over 25 years
100 yrs
Permanence period
Project highlights
- Approximately 40 ha of environmental plantings established over former grazing land
- ~40,000 ACCUs to be generated over 25 years, with a 100 year permanence period
- Koala confirmed on site. Project area mapped as 'populations for immediate investment' in the NSW Koala Strategy
- Species planted reflect local Plant Community Types (PCTs), including primary and secondary Koala feed trees
- Project area lies adjacent to Doyles River State Forest and contiguous with Bulga State Forest, with significant numbers of threatened and iconic species present including Koala, Greater Glider, Spotted-tailed Quoll, Yellow-bellied Glider and Parma Wallaby
Project location & details
NSW mid-north coast
The site is located at Doyles River NSW 2446, approximately 50 km north-west of Taree and 13 km north-west of Elands on the NSW mid-north coast.
The property area is 130.5 ha in total, with approximately 40 ha included in the replanting project. The site lies directly adjacent to Doyles River State Forest, and between Biriwal Bulga National Park and Cottan-Bimbang National Park.
Formerly used to graze cattle, the replanting project (ERF186709) was registered on 9 October 2023 under the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) (Reforestation by Environmental or Mallee Plantings — FullCAM) Methodology Determination 2014 (Compilation No. 2). A permanence period of 100 years has been applied.
Planting & seeding
Stocking & species
Planting within the project area was established to ensure a stocking density of more than 200 stems per hectare, sufficient to achieve forest cover. Plantings were supplemented by direct seeding of tree and other species.
Species selection reflects the Plant Community Types (PCTs) of the local area, prioritising Koala feed and use trees alongside complementary native species that support broader ecological function.
Planting species
Tree species
Tree species
Eucalyptus tereticornis
Forest Red Gum
Eucalyptus microcorys
Tallowood
Eucalyptus propinqua
Grey Gum
Eucalyptus moluccana
Grey Box
Allocasuarina torulosa
Forest Oak
Eucalyptus saligna
Sydney Blue Gum
Eucalyptus acmenoides
White Mahogany
Allocasuarina littoralis
Black She-oak
Acacia maidenii
Maiden's Wattle
Lophostemon confertus
Brush Box
Beyond carbon
Project co-benefits
Restored local environment
Re-establishment of local vegetation communities and species, including Koala feed and use trees.
Threatened species habitat
Improved and increased habitat for threatened species including Koala, Greater Glider, and others.
Water quality improvement
Improved water quality through increased vegetation cover and reduced erosion across the site.
Habitat corridor expansion
Environmental plantings adjacent to Doyles River State Forest increase available habitat in the local area.
Ongoing stewardship
Site management & monitoring
Site management is regular and ongoing. Livestock grazing is restricted through the erection and maintenance of internal and external property fencing, ensuring livestock will not affect the project's ability to achieve and maintain forest cover. Weed control activities are completed including hand removal, slashing, and spot-spraying of identified weed infestations. Fire breaks are regularly maintained throughout the property.
Monitoring program
Long-term ecological monitoring
Site photography
Planting and management
Planted seedlings, Doyles River NSW
Seedlings being planted, Doyles River NSW
Site map, Doyles River NSW
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