General News
29 July, 2025
Lots of credit due to trees
MORE than 70 volunteers have planted 3000 native trees as Australia’s first registered site to deliver both carbon credits and cassowary credits was officially launched last week at Ninds Creek, Mourilyan.
The event marked a key moment in the rollout of the new cassowary credits biodiversity program, designed specifically for the Wet Tropics region to reward landholders for restoring and protecting native ecosystems. The project is part of a long-term effort to restore rainforest, improve wildlife habitat and reduce carbon in the atmosphere.
Cr Jeff Baines (environment portfolio holder) praised the initiative and joined volunteers in planting, calling it an exciting moment for the nation’s first carbon stacking project.
“This project is about action and leadership, not just for the Cassowary Coast, but for the whole country,” he said.
“Eco Markets Australia and Terrain NRM has led an incredibly important initiative and (the) council is proud to support such a significant step forward in nature-based solutions that deliver for both biodiversity and climate.”
Mamu traditional custodian and trainee land and sea ranger Inggui Hart said it was import to restore Country through collaboration.
“Being on Country means a lot,” said Miss Hart.
She said they planted 3000-plus native trees with the help of volunteers, Terrain NRM, the council and C4.
“As a Traditional Owner, it’s great to see native species being returned to Country.
“We’ll be helping monitor the site and watching as the native animals and ecosystems return.”
