The Twenty-Year Pathway
Five phases. Five workstreams. Four returns. One landscape, recovering.
Year 1–3
Establishment
, agreement, Bronze tier awards begin. established. contract signed. launched.
Year 3–5
Foundation
First awards. First distribution. First premium market access. Year 5 formal review.
Year 5–10
Consolidation
Steady state. Premium market stabilised. Silver tier progression. Species recovery measurable. Private finance growing.
Year 10–15
Maturity
Mid-term renegotiation window (Year 10–12). Gold tier holdings emerging. Generational transition beginning. Scheme becoming self-sustaining.
Year 15–20
Legacy
Wind-down protections active. Succession planning. International reference model. Compounded restoration visible across the landscape.
Review points
Year 5 — First Review
Full scheme review. Membership reshaping. Standard recalibration.
Year 10–12 — Mid-Term
Full renegotiation window. Terms adjustable by consortium vote.
Year 15 — Succession
Succession planning begins. Wind-down protections activate Year 18.
What this means for your holding
Exit is available without penalty after Year 3. Delivered restoration stays with your holding. Obligations are held at scheme level. Review points at Year 5, Year 10–12, and Year 15 allow the terms to be renegotiated by the consortium.