Author Gromko, D., Pistorius, T., Seebauer, M., Braun, A. & Meier, E.

Year of publication 2019

This report has developed an easily applicable economic framework, helping stakeholders to develop a customized decision-making tool. Consisting of standalone modules and methods, it offers both private and public actors differentiated means of estimating values. Tailored cost-benefit analyses can help a variety of different target groups in their decision-making: from farmers and agribusinesses to local and national level governments. The framework at hand consists of a straightforward, four-step process. It provides guidelines and tools for each step: setting the scene, data collection, modeling costs and benefits, and analysis of results. The methodology is applicable for users with different needs and access to resources. Both low- and high-cost assessments are possible, depending on the purpose of the analysis and the level of complexity needed. The methodology complements ROAM and other restoration opportunity tools.