Acknowledgement of Country
24 Degree Forest acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the region in which this project is being undertaken and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We recognise the enduring cultural and environmental knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their continuing connection to Country.
Project summary
Project proponent(s)
24 DEGREE FOREST PTY LTD
Project description
Karinya Downs Wet Sclerophyll Forest and Rainforest Restoration project is covered by the Replanting Native forests and woodland ecosystems (Methodology Determination) 2025. This project aims to restore ecosystems from the major vegetation groups of Rainforests and Vine Thickets, and Eucalypt Tall Open Forests. If this project was not undertaken, the condition of the land would remain static, and the land would remain clear of forest cover (the counterfactual scenario). The biodiversity outcome is intended to be achieved within 25 years after the initial plantings.
Biodiversity outcome
The biodiversity outcome for this project is to enhance or protect biodiversity in native species by replanting native forest and woodland ecosystems in the project area on historically cleared land in modified landscapes in a way that will improve the extent and condition of native vegetation or support ecological connectivity.
Project plan
The method covering this project requires a project plan to be prepared. Read more about the implementation of this project in the project plan.
Site assessment report
The method requires a starting state assessment to be undertaken. Read more in the site assessment report for this project.
Location
This project is located in New South Wales. See the project area section for more details.
Timings
| Registration date | Permanence period | Activity period |
|---|---|---|
| 27/05/2026 | 100 Years | n/a |
Project area
Project area information
| Project area size | Total size of activity area(s) | Project area includes native title area | Registered land use agreement relevant to the project | Mapping files |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72.06 ha (land-based) | 19.90 ha | No | n/a | Download mapping file(s): |
Project locations
| Location details | State/Territory | Torrens system or Crown land | Local government area | Interim Biogeographic Regionalisation for Australia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Address: 900 DOON DOON RD, DOON DOON, New South Wales 2484 Lot: 100 Plan: 42408 |
New South Wales | Torrens system land | TWEED | South East Queensland |
| Address: 900 DOON DOON RD, DOON DOON, New South Wales 2484 Lot: A Plan: 403666 |
New South Wales | Torrens system land | TWEED | South East Queensland |
Related projects
The information below has been requested to be published by the project proponent where the biodiversity project area materially overlaps with a project area under a related scheme.
| Related project ID | Scheme | Details of the overlap | Duration of the overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERF207666 | Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme | 100% of the biodiversity project area, materially overlaps with the ACCU project area. | 100 years 0 months |
Variable project characteristics
To learn more about variable project characteristics, refer to the Biodiversity Assessment Instrument.
Ecosystem condition
Ecosystem condition is assessed by comparing it to a reference ecosystem and using specific indicators to track progress.
For details on a project ecosystem condition including all information required to be published at the project and activity area level, see the project site assessment report and project plan. As a project reports, they will provide information on progress and changes in ecosystem condition. No project reports are currently available for this project.
Aggregate scores for the project
Each project is required to calculate aggregated ecosystem scores using the National Biodiversity Assessment System (NBAS). These scores enable comparison of projects that involve different activities in different ecosystem types and in different locations across Australia.
Learn more about how scores are calculated.
| Score type | Starting score | Forecast score | Expected change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contribution to biodiversity persistence (per hectare) | 0.32 | 0.52 | 0.20 |
| Ecosystem condition | 0.33 | 0.53 | 0.20 |
| Contribution to biodiversity persistence | 6.41 | 10.34 | 3.93 |
Culturally significant entities
No culturally significant entity has been nominated for this project.
Removal or reduction of the impact of threats to biodiversity in native species
Not applicable to the method used by this project.
Commitment to protection of biodiversity in native species
Not applicable to the method used by this project.
Capability of the area to support threatened species
Not applicable to the method used by this project.
Documentation
Site assessment report
Download site assessment report (.zip)Project plans
| Currency | Date | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Current | 27/03/2026 | Download project plan effective from 27/03/2026 (.pdf) |
Biodiversity reports
Category A and Category B reports will be recorded here.
Audits
Audits will be recorded here.
Approvals and consents for certificate issuance
If any of the below approvals or consents are not obtained, the project is conditionally registered and a biodiversity certificate cannot be issued until they are obtained.
| Eligible interest holder consents | Regulatory approvals | Registered native title body corporate consent |
|---|---|---|
| Obtained | n/a | n/a |
Biodiversity certificate details
| Status | Certificate ID | Issue date | Account number | Account holder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not issued | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Project and certificate history
| Notice type | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Registration | 27/05/2026 | Registration of KARINYA DOWNS WET SCLEROPHYLL FOREST AND RAINFOREST RESTORATION as a biodiversity project. |