Approved Advisers Program under the Carbon Farming Advice Rebate Program

Approved Advisers under the Carbon Farming Advice Rebate Program approves professional advisers who can assist land holders with carbon farming and LRF advice.

Approved Advisers provide advice within their area of expertise tailored to each land holder’s specific circumstances and property.

The Approved Adviser Program aims to create a network of experienced advisers throughout Queensland.

Approved Advisers may be able to assist land holders with information about: 

• the opportunities and implications of undertaking a carbon farming project 
• the underpinning regulatory framework and approved methods of generating carbon credits in Australia 
• the LRF and its relationship with carbon farming including co-benefits
• how to access and interpret site specific information including: 
  • land tenure restrictions and requirements 
  • obligations for commitment of land in both area and time 
  • application of potential methods 
  • potential co-benefits 
• legal and financial considerations of undertaking a carbon farming project including an indicative cost benefit analysis that could influence a land holder’s decision to lodge an application for the LRF. 

Applicants are required to complete a free online training course and complete the exam (45 mins) as well as provide information describing their experience and industry specialisation.

Once certified, Approved Advisers will be added to a list of qualified Approved Advisers on the QRIDA website, and may be contacted by land holders and others seeking carbon farming advice.

The decision to start a carbon farming project is complex, and many land holders rely on professional advice to help them decide if carbon farming is right for their business.

Becoming an Approved Adviser provides an opportunity to use your professional industry expertise to support land holders to better understand opportunities associated with carbon farming, particularly those offered by the LRF.