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Zorzal is dedicated to using cacao to finance the conservation of Bicknell's Thrush habitat. The majority of the 1,019-acre reserve is left ‘forever wild’, while other sections are used to grow cacao that is then processed at an off-site facility. Wedgetail’s investment supports Zorzal in scaling its operations by by purchasing cacao from farmers that are adopting practices that support biodiversity.

Lauren and Michael are former chefs who grow high-quality seasonal produce in Lutruwita/Tasmania. By supplying local restaurants and offering produce boxes on a sliding scale, they’re committed to making fresh, locally grown food more accessible to their community. Like many small farmers in Australia, they faced the challenge of securing long-term land access, farming on leased properties while working toward stability — so we joined forces with crowdfunding lender Steward to deploy two lines of catalytic capital. In November 2024, Lauren and Michael used a land loan from Steward to purchase 100 acres. Wedgetail then provided a nature-linked loan for infrastructure to help establish the business. Of this land, a large area is native forest which will be conserved, while the remaining area will be used for farming. As they transition their operations, their initial focuses include improving soil health, planting hedgerows for pollinators and restoring native vegetation. Wedgetail is proud to support Felds Farm with our first nature-linked loan in Australia, backing their vision for a thriving, sustainable food system.

Pro Eco Azuero is dedicated to restoring a 25,000-hectare Ecological Corridor in the Azuero Peninsula in southern Panama. Wedgetail’s investment supports Pro Eco Azuero to strategically reforest 20 hectares inside this key corridor, as well as to increase the awareness and adoption of conservation and sustainable farming practices, start collecting baseline biodiversity data, and increase the availability of diverse tree species by expanding community nurseries.

To solve a problem, you must deeply understand it. But the nature crisis is no ordinary problem. The only way to understand a problem of such complexity is to learn by doing… which is exactly what we’re doing in Lutruwita/Tasmania, in the heart of the Midlands, at our demonstration property The Quoin. Spanning 5,000 hectares, with bushland, grassland, heathy woodland and unique landforms that support diverse native animal populations, this is where the Wedgetail team is learning what it takes to restore an ecosystem, what measuring and monitoring is needed and how to combine conservation and commercial activities.

Bangalow Koalas is a grassroots not-for-profit with a mission to restore native habitat for koalas and other endangered species across the Northern Rivers of New South Wales, Australia. By connecting existing forage trees with revegetated areas, Bangalow Koalas aims to create a wildlife corridor, allowing koalas to freely and safely move between feeding, resting and breeding areas. The organisation’s goal is to plant 500,000 trees by the end of 2025 — and in late-December 2024, celebrated the milestone of 414,000 trees planted since 2019. Wedgetail’s investment supports the planting and maintenance of 3,390 trees over 3.05 hectares. We’re particularly excited about Bangalow Koalas’ dedication to educating, involving and inspiring the local community — through a mix of planting days, educational workshops and stalls, the organisation is not only reconnecting koala habitat, but also reconnecting adults and children with the natural world.

To’ak is a bean-to-bar chocolate maker that’s fighting the extinction of Nacional cacao. Wedgetail’s nature-linked loan empowers To’ak to build its business while focusing on achieving positive biodiversity outcomes with local farmers.

La Mosquitia forest is one of the last remaining conservation strongholds in Central America. Wedgetail supports Cacao Miskito through a partnership with American Bird Conservancy that focuses on strengthening local economies in the La Mosquitia forest. The focus of this grant is to prevent deforestation, conserve migratory bird habitat and increase habitat connectivity by purchasing, processing and selling of cacao and replanting and enhancing cacao farms.

Cacao Hunters is an award-winning chocolate company with an unwavering focus on boosting local livelihoods, encouraging regenerative agriculture and showcasing Colombia’s regional flavours. Wedgetail’s investment supports Cacao Hunters in implementing pilot agroforestry plots and collecting baseline data on these plots in order to better understand the challenges and opportunities and expand uptake in the region. Additionally, the investment supports Cacao Hunters to pilot INATrace as an EUDR compliance tool, in collaboration with the Fine Cacao and Chocolate Institute (FCCI).

Papua and West Papua house the world’s third-largest intact tropical rainforest. Wedgetail’s grant is funding the sustainable commercialisation of commodities such as taro, banana, seaweed and shrimp, all of which keep the rainforest standing and boost community livelihoods.

UOPROCAE is a cooperative of 394 cacao producers with 1,204 hectares of productive farmland in Ecuador. Wedgetail’s nature-linked loan enables UOPROCAE to map its conservation areas, purchase more regenerative cacao, and train youth leaders in regenerative agricultural practices.

Courageous Land is on a mission to make our food systems carbon-negative and nature-positive. Courageous Land’s agroforestry intelligence platform helps landowners with agroforestry planning, financing and management, as well as the sale of agroforestry products, timber and carbon credits. Operating primarily in Brazil, Courageous Land leverages its technology alongside on-the-ground landscape hubs to drive large-scale reforestation and conservation efforts. Together, these initiatives contribute to restoring ecosystems while promoting sustainable development.

Doselva is an aggregator, processor and exporter of spices bridging the gap between smallholder farmers and international markets. Doselva works with 500 organic farmers in Nicaragua and Honduras, who primarily produce turmeric, ginger, cardamom, allspice, vanilla and lemongrass. These farmers grow crops in line with UEBT and Fair for Life certification in multi-story agroforestry systems in or adjacent to tropical forests and biosphere reserves. In Nicaragua, Doselva works in the Bosawás Biosphere Reserve, which is the second-largest rainforest in the Western Hemisphere and home to many threatened species. Doselva aims to reduce the land-use practices that threaten these critical ecosystems by improving farmer incomes, implementing regenerative practices and investing in local climate-change resilience.

Agronomeye is bringing digital twin technology to agriculture to give landowners a holistic view of their land. Wedgetail’s equity investment enables Agronomeye to pilot applications across natural capital, biodiversity, carbon projects and animal welfare, to name just a few.

Team Tap is a producer, trader and exporter of Colombian coffee and cacao with an unwavering focus on growing local economies and livelihoods. Team Tap is also partnered with the first Bird-Friendly Certified cacao producers in Colombia. Wedgetail’s investment supports Team Tap to restore 50 hectares of degraded pastureland, run nursery and agroforestry training for youth, and increase the percentage of local producers adopting biodiversity practices.

Revival Cacao is determined to restore Mexican cacao to its former glory, using both ancient techniques of ceremonial cacao lavado and the most modern post-harvest processes for fermented specialty cacao sourced from the rainforests of Tabasco, Chiapas and Oaxaca. In addition to selling high-quality cacao beans, Revival also exports ceremonial cacao paste and chocolate couvertures and is exploring the processing of upcycled cacao pulp and husk products. Wedgetail’s investment helps Revival work with local producers, expanding farm rehabilitation efforts, enhancing traditional agroforestry farming practices where cacao plays a major role, and ultimately restoring forest ecosystems in the Tabasco and Chiapas regions.

Xylo Systems is a data and AI cloud platform that makes navigating the complexities of biodiversity impact effortless, from data collection through to measurement and reporting. Wedgetail’s equity investment supports the team on their mission to enable any business, and any project, to be truly nature-positive.

Sumday is bringing the rigour, accuracy and transparency we expect from traditional accounting to non-financial accounting. Wedgetail’s equity investment empowers Sumday to transform how businesses reconcile their books, driving systems change, so we properly incorporate the value of the natural world around us.

Central Cacao supports cacao agroforestry in the buffer zone around the biologically diverse Laguna Lachúa National Park. In addition to managing its own cacao agroforestry areas, Central Cacao is committed to conserving adjacent forests. They also work to support local associations by training producers in best practices, hosting educational agroforestry plot visits and supporting climate resilience. As part of our investment, Wedgetail is supporting a workshop on climate resilience, focusing on challenges and adaptation strategies.

UNOCACE is a co-operative of 25 cacao organisations that works with over 1,300 producers across 11 Provinces of Ecuador. These areas are rich in biodiversity but face threats from monocultures and deforestation, making conservation both important and urgent. By promoting cocoa production in dynamic agroforestry systems, and purchasing cacao and plantain from producers, UNOCACE supports producers to conserve native species, regenerate habitat and diversify income opportunities. In addition, UNOCACE supports local farmers with EUDR compliance and provides training to increase climate resilience. We're excited to work with UNOCACE given their long-term focus on promoting dynamic agroforestry and enhancing biodiversity.

Rangers are nature’s first responders, but they are often under-resourced and work in dangerous conditions. Thin Green Line’s mission is to directly support rangers on the front line of conservation, enabling them to protect wildlife, habitats, communities, and themselves. The organisation was built by rangers, for rangers, and has evolved since 2004 to offer a range of training programs, an equipment fund and payments for the families of fallen rangers. Wedgetail’s grant supports Thin Green Line’s LEAD Ranger program in Kenya and Zimbabwe in 2025. The program has a train-the-trainer model that aims to embed teaching capability and specialist knowledge within conservation organisations across Africa. Wedgetail is especially excited to work with Thin Green Line to champion our shared vision of a world in which humans work for the benefit of all species.

The Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre’s Pakana Rangers aim to eradicate feral cats from Badger and Hummocky (Mt Chappell) Islands, creating healthy Country and safe havens for native species. In partnership with other funders, Wedgetail’s grant supports initial surveys, operational planning and data analysis for this project. In the long-term, this project will train new rangers in land management skills and lay a foundation for conservation and cultural restoration work on these and other Aboriginal-owned islands. In addition, it will underpin the long-term health of island ecosystems and wildlife populations, and enable self-funding cultural restoration, nature conservation, and sustainable livelihoods through the generation of biodiversity credits.

The Biodiversity Council is an independent group dedicated to promoting evidence-based solutions to Australia’s biodiversity crisis. Founded by 11 universities in 2022, the council aims to foster public, policy and industry recognition of the biodiversity crisis, the importance of biodiversity for wellbeing and prosperity, and positive opportunities and solutions to address these challenges. In 2023, the Biodiversity Council published its inaugural Biodiversity Concerns Survey, demonstrating that 97% of Australians want more action to protect nature. Wedgetail’s grant supports the creation and distribution of the third edition of this report. The 2025 Biodiversity Concerns Survey once again asks Australians about their connection with nature and opinions about government action or inaction, and will be a critical tool for policymakers and businesses alike.

Ghana is home to vital tropical rainforest ecosystems — inside which are some of the least studied forest canopies on Earth. This science gap is the result of the physical difficulty of accessing these areas, the availability and cost of expert training, and the cost of professional equipment that is fit for purpose. But The Tree Projects is determined to dismantle these barriers by raising money for critical equipment for Ghanaian scientists. In 2024, the organisation raised funding to donate four sets of tree-climbing equipment. In 2025, additional funding alongside a Wedgetail grant has enabled the organisation to purchase surveying and monitoring equipment to further empower scientists undertaking ongoing canopy survey work.

Oro Verde Foods processes and exports the coffee and cacao grown by members of the Nor Amazónico Cooperative and the Oro Verde Cooperative. The Nor Amazónico Cooperative was formed two years ago and has 135 active members — 75% of whom are women. The Oro Verde Cooperative was established 25 years ago, in the San Martín region of Peru, which is located in a biodiversity hotspot. The cooperative has since grown to 1,200 producers — 75% of whom are from the Chanca Lamista Indigenous group. The majority of these producers are organic and regenerative, growing coffee and cacao in agroforestry systems, where crops are shaded by taller trees to boost soil health, water availability and biodiversity. In addition to bolstering local livelihoods, the Oro Verde Cooperative also supports local reforestation efforts, and has planted 2.5 million native trees and counting.