Harvest at Peak Ripeness: We collect fruits only when they reach peak ripeness, the point at which they would naturally drop to the forest floor if left unpicked. This ensures we capture each fruit at its best quality while preventing any harvest of unripe resources or needless waste.

Small-Batch, Low-Impact Yield: Our harvests are intentionally small-scale and selective. We take only a tiny fraction of what nature produces (often less than 1% of the available fruit in an area, so plenty is left behind for wildlife and for the forest to regenerate itself. This small-batch approach means we never over-harvest or strain the ecosystem’s balance.

Indigenous Guidance & Fair Partnerships: We work hand-in-hand with indigenous land carers and foragers who know the forest intimately. Vic Cherikoff has forged strong relationships with indigenous communities and elders over decades, often living with them to learn traditional ways. We honor their knowledge by involving them at every step and paying a living wage for their expertise and labor, ensuring that wild harvesting provides real livelihoods around A$100,000 a season.

No Harm to the Forest: Our methods never damage the plants or the rainforest’s regenerative power. We only collect the fruits, not the plants themselves, and always leave plenty of fruit on each tree as food for local wildlife and to seed new growth. By using gentle techniques (like climbing to pick fruit or gathering produce that would fall naturally) instead of cutting or harming trees, we ensure the forest continues to thrive.

In short, everything we do is aimed at respecting the land so that it remains abundant for future generations.