The rainforests of the Wet Tropics region of Queensland have faced significant fragmentation due to agricultural expansion, residential development, and infrastructure projects. This degradation is further compounded by the introduction of invasive species, diseases, and the impacts of surrounding land uses. Protecting and restoring these vital rainforests not only preserves terrestrial biodiversity but also enhances the health of freshwater and marine ecosystems, including the Great Barrier Reef.

Developed by Terrain NRM, Cassowary Credits offer a market-based solution aligned with Australia’s commitments under the Global Biodiversity Framework, to which it is a signatory. By enabling investors to financially reward landholders in the Wet Tropics region, the program supports validated and verified habitat restoration and preservation efforts. Covering an area of approximately two million hectares, this initiative is designed to deliver long-term environmental benefits, contributing to the global goals of halting biodiversity loss and restoring ecosystems by 2030.

Each Cassowary Credit represents a measurable and independently verified improvement in rainforest condition, as defined by the approved project methodology.