Sustainable and Risk Based Land Management (SRBLM)

Sustainable and Risk-Based Land Management (SRBLM) encompasses a range of best practice remediation techniques designed to effectively manage and remediate contaminated land, while emphasising sustainability and minimising environmental impact, as well as reducing the risk to human health and the wider environment.

The soon-to-be-published book, Sustainable and Risk-Based Land Management in Practice by Paul Bardos, explores this approach in depth. Bardos, an international authority on contaminated land management, outlines how SRBLM can be applied across the site management cycle—from understanding contamination and developing a conceptual site model, to conducting risk assessments and implementing sustainable remediation. The book will also reference practical case studies that showcase real-world applications of SRBLM techniques in different regions and contexts. 

Designed as a comprehensive resource, the book will cater to students, educators, early-career professionals, and experienced practitioners looking to expand their knowledge of contaminated land management. It offers a clear narrative structure, supplemented by over 900 references to relevant journal articles, reports, and international standards, providing readers with an invaluable guide to both the theory and practice of SRBLM. The book’s modular organisation allows readers to follow a guided journey through the subject or focus on specific areas of interest based on their level of expertise.