Dr Marcus Collier BA HDip Education MSc PhD
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Biography:
| Marcus is a recently appointed Research Fellow and is the scientific co-ordinator of a new EU FP7 project called TURaS - Transitioning to Urban Resilience and Sustainability (TURAS). This is a E6.8m international project with 28 partners across Europe which Marcus co-devised, and which UCD is the lead partner. For the next five years, the project team will develop novel strategies that will enable urban planners and policy makers to tackle urgent issues such as adaptation in urban areas to the challenges of the future using novel design, collaboration and integrated and resilient policy prescriptions. Interest in TURAS has grown and three additional partners from Taiwan and in the process of joining. In June 2012 the TURAS project was awarded a special award in the Champions of European Research for ranking first in the Sustainable and Resilient Green Cities section of the FP7 call topic. This award was presented by the Irish President, Michael D. Higgins (see: here). Marcus is also a Work Package Leader on a new FP7 project, OPERAs, which will commence in January 2013. This will mainly focus on Ecosystem Services and socio-economic / socio-cultural values. Post Doctoral Research Research Interests |
Research Interests
| Environmental Resource Management |
Peer Reviewed Journals
| Collier, M.J. & Mullins, E.; (2012) 'Assessing the potential for introgression of GM Brassica napus to wild relatives in Ireland'. Biology and Environment-Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy, 112B (2):257-266. [DOI] [Details] |
Collier, M.J.; (2012) 'Field boundary stone walls as exemplars of 'novel' ecosystems'. Landscape Research, :1-10.  [DOI] [Details] |
| Bullock, C.H., Collier, M.J. & Convery, F.; (2012) 'Peatlands, their public good value and priorities for their future management - the example of Ireland'. Land Use Policy, 29 (4):921-928. [DOI] [Details] |
| Bullock, C.H. and Collier, M.J.; (2011) 'When the public good conflicts with an apparent preference for unsustainable behaviour'. Ecological Economics, 70 :971-977. [DOI] [Details] |
| Collier, M.J.; (2011) 'Incorporating socio-economic factors into restoration: implications from industrially harvested peatlands'. Restoration Ecology, 19 (5):559-569. [DOI] [Details] |
| Collier, M. J. and Scott, M; (2010) 'Focus group discourses in a mined landscape'. Land Use Policy, 27 (2):304-312. [DOI] [Details] |
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| Collier, M.J. and Mullins, E.; (2010) 'The CINMa index: assessing the potential impact of GM crop management across a heterogeneous landscape'. Environmental Biosafety Research, 9 (3):135-145. [DOI] [Details] | |||||||||
| Collier, M. J. and Scott, M.; (2009) 'Conflicting rationalities, knowledge and values in scarred landscapes'. Journal of Rural Studies, 25 :267-277. [DOI] [Details] |
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| Collier, M.J. & Scott, M.J.; (2008) 'Industrially harvested peatlands and after-use potential: Understanding local stakeholder narratives and landscape preferences'. Landscape Research, 33 :439-460. [DOI] [Details] | |||||||||
| McMahon, B.J., Whelan, J., Kirwan, L. & Collier, M.; (2005) 'Farmland birds and the field boundary evaluation and grading system in Ireland'. Tearmann - the Irish Journal of Agri-Environmental Research, 4 :67-77. Link to full text [Details] | |||||||||
| Collier, M. and Feehan, J.; (2003) 'Developing a field boundary evaluation and grading system in Ireland'. Tearmann - the Irish Journal of Agri-Environmental Research, . Link to full text [Details] | |||||||||
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Conference Publications
| Collier, M.J. (2012) TURaS: Transitioning to Urban Resilience and Sustainability REAL CORP 2012, Re-mixing the City ¿ Towards Sustainability and Resilience. Schwechat, Austria, 14th-16th May [Details] |
| Louise Dunne, John Feehan, Marcus Collier (2012) The Mushroom Stones of Ireland PECSRL THE PERMANENT EUROPEAN CONFERENCE FOR THE STUDY OF THE RURAL LANDSCAPE, 25th SESSION, 2012 [Details] |
| Marcus Collier (2012) DO FIELD BOUNDARY STONE WALLS HAVE POTENTIAL AS NOVEL ECOSYSTEMS? PECSRL 25th SESSION Leeuwarden & Terschelling 20-24 August 2012 [Details] |
| Collier, Marcus. J. (2011) Incorporating socio-economic factors into restoration: implications from industrially harvested peatlands SER 2011: 4th World Conference on Ecological Restoration - Re-establishing the Link between Nature and Culture, Mérida, Mexico, 21st-25th August, 2011 [Details] |
| Collier, M.J. and Mullins, E.; (2010) CINMa: a novel biodiversity index to evaluate the ecological impacts of GM crops Irish Plant Scientists Association Meeting (IPSAM), University College Dublin, Dublin, 2nd-4th June, 2010 [Details] |
| Collier, M.J.; (2010) Attitudes and values in Irish peatland landscapes International Congress of the French Society for Irish Studies (SOFEIR), University of Nantes, France, 12th-13th March, 2010 [Details] | |||||||||
| Collier, M.J.; (2009) Spatial planning and conflict in severely damaged landscapes Conference of Irish Geographers, University College Cork, Ireland, 14th-16th, May, 2009 [Details] | |||||||||
| Bullock, C., Collier, M. J. & Convery, F.; (2008) Peatland after-use - issues in valuation . In: Farrell, C. & Feehan, J eds. After Wise Use - The Future of Peatlands: Proceedings of the 13th International Peat Congress - Volume 20 , pp.141-143 [Details] | |||||||||
| Collier, M.J., Feehan, J. & Scott, M.; (2008) Social and community dimensions in cutaway peatland policy . In: Farrell, C. & Feehan, J eds. After Wise Use - The Future of Peatlands: Proceedings of the 13th International Peat Congress - Volume 1 , pp.384-386 [Details] | |||||||||
| Foley, K. and Collier, M.J.; (2008) Developing public participation techniques for determining stakeholder attitudes towards environmental issues: the use of focus groups Landscape Identities and Development, Lisbon and Óbidos, Portugal, 1st-5th September, 2008 [Details] | |||||||||
| Collier, M.J.; (2008) Industrially harvested peatlands and their afteruse: identifying landscape preferences using local stakeholders narratives Landscape Identities and Development, Lisbon and Óbidos, Portugal, 1st-5th September, 2008 [Details] | |||||||||
| Murphy, G., Collier, M.J. & Feehan, J.; (2008) Opinions of upland walkers on socio-cultural and environmental impacts on blanket bog habitats . In: Farrell, C. & Feehan, J eds. After Wise Use - The Future of Peatlands: Proceedings of the 13th International Peat Congress - Volume 10 , pp.548-551 [Details] | |||||||||
| Collier, M.J. & Olson, E.; (2008) The future of Burns Bog, Canada: stakeholder participation or habitat decline? . In: Farrell, C. & Feehan, J eds. After Wise Use - The Future of Peatlands: Proceedings of the 13th International Peat Congress - Volume 2 , pp.185-187 [Details] | |||||||||
| Collier, M.J. and Scott, M.; (2007) Stakeholder attitudes towards industrially harvested peatland landscapes in Ireland EUGEO 2007 - First International Conference on the Geography of Europe, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 20th-23rd August, 2007 [Details] | |||||||||
| Collier, M.J.; (2007) An investigation of post-industrial peatlands as 'areas of social-ecological potential' in Ireland EcoSummit 2007 - Ecological Complexity and Sustainability: Challenges and Opportunities for 21st Century Ecology, Beijing, China, 22nd-27th May, 2007 [Details] | |||||||||
| Collier, M.J.; (2006) The National Wetland Wilderness Park: developing a strategy for cutaway peatland afteruse in Ireland The 5th European Conference on Ecological Restoration, Greifswald, Germany, 21st¿25th August, 2006 [Details] | |||||||||
| Collier, M.J.; (2006) Why manage open space for wildlife? The National Parks Biodiversity Seminar: Managing Multifunctional Open Spaces, National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, 13th October, 2006 [Details] | |||||||||
| Collier, M.J.; (2006) The National Wetland Wilderness Park: a blueprint for peatland afteruse ENVIRON 2006: 16th Irish Environmental Researchers¿ Colloquium, University College Dublin, Dublin, 27th-29th January, 2006 [Details] | |||||||||
| Collier, M.J.; (2005) Developing a field boundary evaluation and grading system in Ireland ENVIRON 2005: 15th Irish Environmental Researchers¿ Colloquium, IT Sligo, 28th-30th January, 2005 [Details] | |||||||||
| Collier, M.J.; (2005) Introduction to wildlife gardening World Biodiversity Day and Wildlife in the City, Dublin City Council / Environmental Focus Group, Botanic Gardens, Dublin, 21st May, 2005 [Details] | |||||||||
| Collier, M.J.; (2005) The ecology of dry stone walls Stone Walls: Future in our Past, Teagasc, Athenry, Co. Galway, 21st-22nd October, 2005 [Details] | |||||||||
| Collier, M.J.; (2005) Re-colonisation of a hedgerow after hedgelaying: using bird¿s nests as indicators ENVIRON 2005: 15th Irish Environmental Researchers¿ Colloquium, IT Sligo, 28th-30th January, 2005 [Details] | |||||||||
| Collier, M.J.; (2004) Stone walls in the Burren The Review of REPS and Burren Farming, Carron, Co. Clare, 10th December, 2004 [Details] | |||||||||
| Collier, M.J.; (2002) Hedgelaying Ruralité, faune sauvage et développement durable: Le bocage, enjeux de territoire pour demain, Cerizay, France, 16th-17th October, 2002 [Details] | |||||||||
| Collier, M.J.; (2001) Hedgerows in Ireland Les haies en Europe : plantation, entretien (Hedge planting and maintenance in Europe), Rennes, France, 13th-16th June, 2001 [Details] | |||||||||
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Published Reports
| Gløersen, E., Banko, G., Borowski, D., Collier, M.J., Cordina, G., Dubois, A., Dwyer, N., Farrugia, J., Giraut, F., Kizos, T., Lexer, W., Meyer, M., Michelet, J., Price, M., Roters, J., Roto, J., Roupioz, L., Schuiling, R., Pérez Soba, M., Sohn, C., Spilanis, I., Stumm, T., Thenint, H., van Eupen, H., Vella S. & Walther, O. (2012) European Perspective on Specific Types of Territories. ESPON, Luxembourg. [Details] |
| Mullins E. & Collier, M.J.; (2011) Evaluating the Ecological Impacts of Cultivating Genetically Modified Herbicide Tolerant (GMHT) Oilseed Rape and Maize: ERTDI Report 2007-B-DS-1-S1. EPA, Wexford. Link to full text [Details] |
| Bullock, C. & Collier, M.J.; (2011) Peatlands, People and Policies - BOGLAND Report: Section 4. Environmental Protection Agency, Wexford. [Details] |
| Bullock, C. & Collier, M.J.; (2011) Protocol for the Sustainable Management of Peatlands in Ireland - BOGLAND Report: Section 5. EPA, Wexford. [Details] |
| Mullins, E., Collier, M., O'Brien, M., Meade, C. & Spillane, C.; (2009) Predicting the Impact of Coexistence-Guided, Genetically Modified Cropping on Irish Biodiversity: ERTDI Report 2006-B-MS-46. Environmental Protection Agency, Dublin. Link to full text [Details] |
| Collier, M. and Farrell, E.; (2007) The Environmental Impact of Planting Broadleaved Trees on Acid-Sensitive Soils. COFORD, Dublin. Link to full text [Details] | |||||||||
| Collier, M.J.; (2004) Dublin City Environmental Directory 2004. Dublin City Council, Dublin. Link to full text [Details] | |||||||||
| Collier, M.; (2003) Mapping Environmental Activity in the Dublin City Area. Dublin City Council / Environmental Focus Group, Dublin. [Details] | |||||||||
| Collier, M.J.; (2002) Urban Biodiversity: a strategic planning assessment. Department of Environment & Local Government, Dublin. [Details] | |||||||||
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Review Articles
| Collier, M. J. (2003) Groves, C.R. Drafting a Conservation Blueprint: A Practitioners Guide to Planning for Biodiversity, Washington: the Nature Conservancy Press / Island Press - Book Review. Review Articles [Details] |
Honours and Awards
| Year: 2013. Title: Operational Potential of Ecosystem Research Applications (OPERAs): EU FP7 Project - Work package author and leader, co-applicant - E6.9m (total) E384,000 for WP leadership |
| Year: 2012. Title: Champions of EU Research Special Award |
| Year: 2012. Title: Enterprise Ireland FP7 Travel Award: lead application - E450 awarded |
| Year: 2011. Title: Transitioning to Urban Resilience and Sustainability (TURaS): EU FP7 Project - lead applicant and consortium formation, lead scientific author - E6.8m (tot |
| Year: 2011. Title: Government of Ireland New Ideas Award: co-applicant - E5,000 (total) |
| Year: 2011. Title: Ecosystem services and water research call: co-applicant - E125,000 (total) |
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| Year: 2011. Title: EPA Travel Award: lead applicant - E1000 |
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| Year: 2010. Title: Post Doctoral Research Scholarship |
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| Year: 2007. Title: Graduate Research and Innovation Award: lead applicant - E5000 |
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| Year: 2009. Title: Teaching Fellowship |
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| Year: 2009. Title: STRIVE Project research funding - GMO's and Biodiversity in the Irish Landscape |
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| Year: 2002. Title: COFORD Research Travel Award: ead applicant - E2000 |
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| Year: 2009. Title: ERTDI Project research funding - GMO's and Biodiversity in the Irish Landscape |
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| Year: 2008. Title: Post Doctoral Research Fellowship: lead applicant - E48,000 |
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| Year: 2006. Title: PhD Masterclass Award: lead applicant - E3500 |
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| Year: 2005. Title: PhD Scholarship Award: co-applicant - E75,000 |
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| Year: 2003. Title: Open Post Graduate Scholarship Award: lead applicant - E2500 |
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| Year: 2003. Title: COFORD Research Award: lead applicant - E10,000 |
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| Year: 2001. Title: Postgraduate Study Award: lead applicant - E5000 |
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Conference Contributions
| Dunne, Louise, Collier, Marcus J., Feehan, John (2012) Mushroom stones in Ireland. [Oral Presentation], PECSRL - Reflection on Landscape Change: the European Perspective, Leeuwarden and Terschelling, The Netherlands , 20-AUG-12 - 24-AUG-12. |
| Collier, Marcus J. (2012) Do field boundary stone walls have potential as novel ecosystems?. [Oral Presentation], PECSRL - Reflection on Landscape Change: the European Perspective, Leeuwarden and Terschelling, The Netherlands , 20-AUG-12 - 24-AUG-12. |
| Collier, Marcus J., Nedović-Budić, Zorica, Dunne, Louise (2012) TURaS: Transitioning to Urban Resilience and Sustainability. [Oral Presentation], REAL CORP 2012, Re-mixing the City - Towards Sustainability and Resilience, Schwechat, Austria , 14-MAY-12 - 16-JUN-12. |
| Collier, Marcus J. (2011) Incorporating socioeconomic factors into restoration: implications from industrially harvested peatlands. [Invited Lecture], SER 4th World Conference on Ecological Restoration, Mérida, Yucatan, Mexico , 21-AUG-11 - 25-AUG-11. |
| Collier, Marcus J. (2010) CINMa: a novel biodiversity index to evaluate the ecological impacts of GM crops. [Chaired Session], Irish Plant Scientists Association Meeting (IPSAM), University College Dublin , 02-JUN-10 - 04-JUN-10. |
| Collier, Marcus J. (2010) Attitudes and values in Irish peatland landscapes. [Chaired Session], SOFEIR, International Congress of the French Society for Irish Studies (SOFEIR), University of Nantes, France , 12-MAR-10 - 13-MAR-10. | |||||||||
| Collier, Marcus J. (2009) Spatial planning and conflict in severely damaged landscapes. [Chaired Session], Conference of Irish Geographers, University College Cork , 14-MAY-09 - 16-MAY-09. | |||||||||
| Collier, Marcus J., Feehan, John, Scott, Mark (2008) Social and community dimensions in cutaway peatland policy. [International Refereed Conference], 13th International Peat Congress, Tullamore, Ireland , 08-JUN-08 - 14-JUN-08. | |||||||||
| Foley, Karen and Collier, Marcus J. (2008) Developing public participation techniques for determining stakeholder attitudes towards environmental issues: the use of focus groups. [International Refereed Conference], PECSRL - Landscape Identities and Development, Lisbon and Óbidos, Portugal , 01-SEP-08 - 05-SEP-08. | |||||||||
| Collier, M.J.; (2008) Industrially harvested peatlands and their afteruse: identifying landscape preferences using local stakeholders narratives. [International Refereed Conference], PECSRL - Landscape Identities and Development, Lisbon and Óbidos, Portugal , 01-SEP-08 - 05-SEP-08. | |||||||||
| Murphy, Geraldine, Collier, Marcus J. and Feehan, John (2008) Opinions of upland walkers on socio-cultural and environmental impacts on blanket bog habitats Opinions of upland walkers on socio-cultural and environmental impacts on blanket bog habitats . [International Refereed Conference], 13th International Peat Congress, Tullamore, Ireland , 08-JUN-08 - 14-JUN-08. | |||||||||
| Collier, Marcus J. and Olson, E.; (2008) The future of Burns Bog, Canada: stakeholder participation or habitat decline?. [International Refereed Conference], 13th International Peat Congress, Tullamore, Ireland , 08-JUN-08 - 14-JUN-08. | |||||||||
| Collier, Marcus J. (2007) Stakeholder attitudes towards industrially harvested peatlands in Ireland. [Oral Presentation], EUGEO 2007 - First International Conference on the Geography of Europe, Amsterdam, The Netherlands , 20-AUG-07 - 23-AUG-07. | |||||||||
| Collier, Marcus. J. (2007) An investigation of post-industrial peatlands as 'areas of social-ecological potential' in Ireland. [Oral Presentation], EcoSummit 2007 - Ecological Complexity and Sustainability, Beijing, China , 22-MAY-07 - 27-MAY-07. | |||||||||
| Collier, Marcus J. (2006) Why manage open space for wildlife? . [Invited Lecture], The National Parks Biodiversity Seminar: Managing Multifunctional Open Spaces, Botanic Gardens, Dublin , 13-OCT-06 - 13-OCT-06. | |||||||||
| Collier, Marcus J. (2006) The National Wetland Wilderness Park: developing a strategy for cutaway peatland afteruse in Ireland. [Oral Presentation], 5th European Conference on Ecological Restoration, Greifswald, Germany , 21-AUG-06 - 25-AUG-08. | |||||||||
| Collier, Marcus. J. (2006) The National Wetland Wilderness Park: a blueprint for peatland afteruse. [Oral Presentation], ENVIRON 2006, University College Dublin, Dublin , 27-JAN-06 - 29-JAN-06. | |||||||||
| Collier, Marcus J., Feehan, John (2005) Developing a field boundary evaluation and grading system in Ireland. [Oral Presentation], ENVIRON 2005, IT Sligo , 28-JAN-05 - 30-JAN-05. | |||||||||
| Collier, Marcus J. (2005) The ecology of dry stone walls: a Practical Demonstration. [Invited Lecture], Stone Walls: Future in our Past, Teagasc, Athenry, Co. Galway , 21-OCT-05 - 22-OCT-05. | |||||||||
| Collier, Marcus J. (2005) Introduction to wildlife gardening. [Invited Lecture], World Biodiversity Day and Wildlife in the City, Dublin City Council / Environmental Focus Group , 21-MAY-05 - 21-MAY-05. | |||||||||
| Collier, Marcus J. (2005) Re-colonisation of a hedgerow after hedgelaying: using birds nests as indicators. [Oral Presentation], ENVIRON 2005, IT Sligo , 28-JAN-05 - 30-JAN-05. | |||||||||
| Collier, Marcus J. (2005) An ecological evaluation of field boundary stone walls in Ireland. [Poster Presentation (Refereed)], ENVIRON 2005, IT Sligo , 28-JAN-05 - 30-JAN-05. | |||||||||
| Collier, Marcus J. (2005) Stone walls in the Burren: Oral and Practical Demonstration. [Invited Lecture], The Review of REPS and Burren Farming, Carron, Co. Clare , 10-DEC-05 - 10-DEC-04. | |||||||||
| Collier, Marcus J., McCabe, Olive. and Farrell, E.P.; (2004) Using trees and woody shrubs to intercept excess nutrient in farm and forestry runoff. [Poster Presentation], The 7th International Conference on Diffuse Pollution and Basin Management, Johnstown Castle, Wexford , 17-AUG-04 - 22-AUG-04. | |||||||||
| Collier, Marcus J. (2004) Proposal for the description and classification of wallrows in the Irish Landscape. [Oral Presentation], ENVIRON 2004, University of Limerick , 30-JAN-04 - 01-FEB-04. | |||||||||
| Collier, Marcus J. (2003) Developing a field boundary evaluation and grading system in Ireland. [Poster Presentation (Refereed)], ENVIRON 2003, NUI Galway , 08-JAN-03 - 10-JAN-03. | |||||||||
| Collier, Marcus J. (2002) Hedgelaying: an Oral and Practical Demonstration. [Invited Lecture], Ruralité, faune sauvage et développement durable: Le bocage, enjeux de territoire pour demain, Cerizay, France , 16-OCT-02 - 17-OCT-02. | |||||||||
| Collier, M.J.; (2001) Hedgerows in Ireland: an Oral and Practical Demonstration. [Invited Lecture], Les haies en Europe : plantation, entretien, Rennes, France , 13-JUN-01 - 16-JUN-01. | |||||||||
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Associations
| Association: Irish Peat Society, Function/Role: Member |
| Association: Burns Bog Conservation Society, Function/Role: Honorary Member - Advisory Board |
| Association: Hedge Laying Association of Ireland, Function/Role: Member |
| Association: Institute for Ecology and Environmental Management, Function/Role: Member |
| Association: Society for Ecological Restoration, Function/Role: Member |
| Association: International Association of Landscape Ecologists, Function/Role: Member | |||||||||
| Association: Irish Landscape Insitiute, Function/Role: Member | |||||||||
| Association: Le:Notre (EU Thematic Network in Landscape Architecture) elearning forum, Function/Role: Member | |||||||||
| Association: Society for Ecological Restoration, Function/Role: Member | |||||||||
| Association: International Association of Landscape Ecologists, Function/Role: Member | |||||||||
| Association: European Observation Network for Territorial Development & Cohesion (ESPON), Function/Role: Member | |||||||||
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Committees
| Committee : Dublin City Environmental Focus Group |
| Committee : Canal Communities Environmental Group |
| Committee : GPEP Plagiarism Committee |
Employment
| Employer: Conservation Volunteers Ireland Position: Community Development and Training Officer / Environmental Consultant |
| Employer: Self Employed Position: Director of LAMH Services - Environmental Consultancy |
| Employer: University College Dublin Position: Post Doctoral Researcher |
| Employer: University College Dublin Position: Teaching Fellow |
| Employer: Coastal and Marine Resources Centre, University College Cork Position: Sustainability Scientist |
| Employer: Teagasc Position: Post Doctoral researcher |
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| Employer: University College Dublin Position: Research Fellow |
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Education
| Year 2002 Institution: University College Dublin Qualification: MAgrSc Subject: Environmental Resource Management |
| Year 1987 Institution: University College Dublin Qualification: BA Subject: English and Psychology |
| Year 1995 Institution: University College Dublin Qualification: H.Dip.Ed. Subject: Higher Diploma in European Environmental Conservation Management |
| Year 2009 Institution: University College Dublin Qualification: PhD Subject: Environmental Planning & Policy |
Languages
| Gaeilge: |
| French: |
| English: |
Outreach Activities
| Marcus has worked in environmental management consultation, planning and habitat analysis; practical training; leadership skills; conflict resolution; community landscape assessment; and environmental volunteerism. |
| Marcus was an environmental consultant for 15 years. His expertise covered a diverse range of ecological, environmental, landscape and socio-cultural topics |
| Marcus devised, promoted and presented numerous land use training courses specialising in semi-natural habitat conservation, agri-environmental management, environmental governance and traditional ecological knowledge. |
Other Activities
| Marcus designed and wrote a series of environmental information posters and leaflets for ENFO (the Irish Environmental Information Office) Department of the Environment and Local Government (1999-2001) |
| As an environmental consultant Marcus has regularly engaged with governmental agencies, local authorities, third level institutions, environmental NGOs and the media |
| He has also engaged with and facilitated many local community groups, community employment projects, schools, private companies and the general public on a variety of environmental issues |
| He also devised, co-ordinated and delivered a highly popular ten-week public evening
course in practical conservation in UCD (1995-2002) |
| Marcus devised, co-ordinated and delivered a series of public field boundary management
courses (1998-2005) ¿ funding (ca. IR£15,000) awarded by the Irish Heritage
Council |
| He devised, co-ordinated and delivered a series of cross border environmental
leadership residential programmes, having secured funding (ca. ST£150,000) from
the Ireland Fund (1998-2002) |
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| Marcus has represented Ireland in landscape management collaborations and practical skills demonstrations in the UK, continental Europe, Canada and the US | |||||||||
| Marcus founded and chaired a community employment environmental project, having secured c.a. IR£250,000p.a. in direct funding and ca. IR£25,000 in donations (1998-2001) | |||||||||
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Internal Collaborators
| Professor Zorica nedovic-Budic Professor Peter Clinch Professor Frank Convery Professor Alun Jones Professor Ted farrell Dr. Karen Foley Dr. Craig Bullock Dr. Mark Scott Dr. Louise Dunne Dr. John Feehan Dr. Eoin O'Neill Dr. Florence Renou-Wilson Dr. Raquel Cabral Dr. Clare Cave |
External Collaborators
| University of East London IVM Amsterdam Institut za arhitekturu i irbanizam Srbije Aalborg University University of Stuttgart University of Edinburgh La Sapienza University Institute for Sustainability WWF Climate Alliance European Business and innovation Network Helix |
Teaching Philosophy
| Marcus believes in challenging students to produce academic output that is well researched, critically analysed and succinctly expressed, and in so doing they will be best placed to be productive in any area of employment after completing their university studies. |
Modules Coordinated
| 201200 PEP40630 Planning&Environmental Policy: Biodiversity & Climate Change |