The Colodan NaturePlus™ is regenerating 2,357 hectares of native forest in the Brigalow Belt South bioregion of Queensland which is a nationally recognised biodiversity hotspot. The property is also situated within the Burnett Mary catchment area which is part of the Great Barrier Reef catchment. The vegetation on Colodan is primarily Eucalypt woodland, with some Acacia species across the property.

The multi-generational property owners are passionate about regenerative agriculture and integrated management of cattle, carbon and forestry. After the Millennium Drought, the property owners began to recognise trees as an asset rather than a liability and integrated carbon forestry enterprises into their existing cattle enterprise. Their innovative leadership has seen Colodan feature in several high-profile research studies and media pieces.

The goal is to measure native vegetation condition and quantify change over time. Land management activities are governed by a carbon project registered with the Australian Government’s Clean Energy Regulator. The establishment of environmental accounts is intended to support ongoing management decisions that may include management of grazing, fire, pests and weeds, forest retention and infrastructure upgrades to encourage maintenance and/or improvement in the condition and extent of native vegetation.