Land Restoration Fund Approved Adviser Program
Find a Land Restoration Fund Approved Adviser
– on QRIDA’s Carbon Farming Advice Scheme page.
About the Approved Adviser Program
The Land Restoration Fund (LRF) Approved Adviser Program is creating a network of experienced Advisers throughout Queensland by training and approving professional Advisers to assist landholders with carbon farming and LRF advice.
The Approved Adviser Program is funded by the LRF and delivered by the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority.
Approved Advisers provide advice within their area of expertise tailored to each landholder’s specific circumstances and property. Advisers may be able to assist landholders 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
- environmental markets
- evaluating the carbon and biodiversity potential of a property
- 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 landholder’s decision to lodge an application for the LRF.
Why become an Approved Adviser?
The decision to start a carbon farming project is complex, and many landholders 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 landholders to better understand opportunities associated with carbon farming, particularly those offered by the LRF.
The following professional groups are eligible to become Approved Advisers.
| Profession | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitor | Valid and current practising certificate. | Experience in providing commercial legal advice to landholders. |
| Accountant | Full membership as a Chartered Accountant; Certification as a Certified Practicing Accountant; or membership to the Institute of Public Accountants. | Experience in providing business accounting advice to landholders. |
| Carbon Project Developer | A signatory to the Carbon Market Institute Code of Conduct. | Experience as a carbon farming Project Developer (also known as a carbon agent, aggregator or carbon service provider) |
| Environmental Consultant | A relevant environmental qualification and membership with the relevant industry association e.g. Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand. | Experience in providing advice to landholders. |
| Agribusiness Adviser | An Adviser to agribusiness such as an agronomist, environmental planner, environmental economist, or other consultant. | Experience in providing advice to landholders. |
How to become a Land Restoration Fund Approved Adviser
Applicants who meet the above requirements for at least one of the professional groups are required to complete an online training course (duration approximately 45 minutes) and provide information validating their experience and industry specialisation to QRIDA.
Once certified, Approved Advisers will be added to a public directory of qualified Advisers on the QRIDA website and may be contacted by landholders and others seeking carbon farming advice.
Applications are free. Apply now to become an Approved Adviser.