Location: Undisclosed (Confidential)
Objective: Transform surplus mining land into thriving carbon sinks while supporting the mine’s carbon neutrality goals and addressing unique rehabilitation challenges.
This developing copper mine, previously mined in the 1970s, is being reinvigorated by its current owners with a commitment to carbon neutrality. The site encompasses over 500 hectares of land and includes a legacy open-pit mine with significant water management challenges.
Currently, the company is purchasing carbon credits to offset its emissions. However, as their operations grow, so does their carbon footprint, necessitating a scalable and sustainable solution. Sequestra is partnering with the company to create a comprehensive plan that not only meets their carbon neutrality goals but also generates excess carbon credits, adding economic value.
Location: Southwestern Queensland
Objective: Transforming challenging farmland into a highly productive carbon sink by increasing soil carbon content, improving soil dynamics, and addressing key environmental risks.
Our trial farm in southwestern Queensland faces unique challenges, including near-surface rocks that hinder conventional farming and the presence of an invasive grass species that poses both a fire and productivity risk. These factors make traditional farming methods difficult, necessitating innovative approaches to maximise the farm’s potential.
This project is designed to address these challenges while focusing on dramatically improving the soil’s carbon content and structure. By planting crops with high biomass yields—preferably nitrogen-fixing species—we aim to increase soil organic matter and establish a more biodynamic and resilient soil profile. Initial trials have shown promising results, with the potential to add 25mm of soil cover in just one year.
Location: Trial Farm
Objective: Utilise a unique timber species with exceptional qualities to combine high-rate carbon capture with sustainable, durable timber production for premium applications.
Sequestra has identified a unique timber species that offers extraordinary potential for both carbon farming and sustainable timber production. This fast-growing, nitrogen-fixing tree thrives in a variety of conditions and excels at addressing key sustainability challenges while delivering substantial economic benefits.
The tree’s natural ability to sequester large amounts of carbon dioxide makes it an invaluable tool in combating climate change, while its timber, known for its durability and rot resistance, is perfectly suited for high-demand applications such as fencing, decking, and landscaping. This combination of environmental impact and economic viability positions this timber species as a cornerstone of innovative carbon farming and forestry practices.
To further enhance efficiency and timber quality, Sequestra is employing an innovative cultivation method inspired by the ancient Japanese Daisugi technique. This method promotes the growth of multiple straight, high-quality timber stems from a single tree through careful pruning. By preserving the parent tree while harvesting its straight stems, this approach minimises land use, optimises yields, and ensures sustainable timber production over multiple harvest cycles.
Sequestra’s innovative projects are transforming challenges into opportunities, turning underutilised land and unconventional situations into thriving carbon sinks and sustainable revenue sources. From rehabilitating mining land to cultivating unique timber species, our work is redefining the possibilities of carbon farming and sustainable land management.
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Sequestra offers tailored solutions to meet your needs whether you’re a business seeking carbon neutrality, a landowner looking to revitalise your property, or an organisation ready to contribute to global sustainability efforts.
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