I have read several recent papers concerning ecological restoration and remediation of polluted areas but surprisingly it is often used a BCA in the average project. I understand that meaningful costs and benefits are mandatory to carry out ecological restoration or polluted areas remediation but there are problems linked to the purely economic conception of BCA methodology -such as the difficulty to evaluate social benefits or costs. In fact, I consider that it would be more convenient to use different methodologies –like SWOT analysis plus BCA - to make decisions and plan projects.

So, the points of this post are:

1) Do you believe that only BCA should be applied? What are the advantages of using only this methodology?

2) Do you think SWOT analysis along with BCA should be the methodology considered? What advantages are associated?

3) Is there another available methodological approach? Should there be a mix of methodologies to cope with the planning and maintenance issues of ecological restoration?

Thanks in advance.

Best regards,

Jesús Díaz