A risk management framework for Gentle Remediation Options (GRO)

Gentle Remediation Options (GRO) are remediation measures involving plants, fungi, bacteria, and soil amendments that can be applied to manage risks at contaminated sites. Several studies decision-support tools promote the wider range of benefits provided by GRO, but there is still skepticism regarding GRO implementation. Key issues need better communicated various risk mitigation mechanisms, required reduction for an envisioned land use, time perspective associated with mechanisms. To increase viability acceptance phytomanagement approach implies combination beneficial green gradually reducing restoring ecosystem services. strengthen decision basis implementation in practice, this paper proposes a framework management communication applications support strategies The mapping mechanisms done extensive literature review Swedish national guideline value model used derive most relevant human health exposure pathways ecological generic use scenarios. Results indicate expected supported literature, knowledge gaps exist. demonstrated identification options case study site given two uses: biofuel park allotment garden. A more easily understandable framework, as proposed here, act tool educate decision-makers, regulatory bodies other stakeholders understanding preliminary timeframes particularly early stages brownfield redevelopment project.