Donncha Madden
About Donncha Madden
Donncha Madden is a Senior Ecologist at Arup with expertise in ecological surveys and biodiversity solutions.
Title
Donncha Madden holds the position of Senior Ecologist at Arup. His tenure at Arup dates back to 2015.
Company
Donncha Madden is currently employed at Arup, a globally recognized consultancy firm. His roles have included Ecologist and Senior Ecologist, working in various locations including Belfast and London.
Education and Expertise
Donncha Madden's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Ecology from University College Cork (1996-2000) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Restoration Ecology of Terrestrial and Aquatic Habitats from the University of Liverpool (2000-2001). His expertise spans designing and conducting ecological surveys, habitat mapping, and rare plant surveys. Additionally, he is skilled in protected species surveys, freshwater macroinvertebrate surveys, and terrestrial invertebrate surveys.
Specializations in Ecological Surveys
Donncha Madden specializes in protected species surveys including those for otters, badgers, bats, and marsh fritillary. His work extends to conducting both freshwater macroinvertebrate and terrestrial invertebrate surveys.
Focus on Biodiversity and Nature-Based Solutions
Donncha Madden places considerable emphasis on the development of Biodiversity Net Gain and Nature-Based Solutions. He advocates for valuing land for its full range of public services, moving beyond traditional economic measures like GDP.
Regional Focus
Donncha Madden's ecological work often focuses on Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, treating them as a single biogeographic entity for his projects and studies.