Holly Ober

Extension Specialist, Wildlife

Assistant Professor, Wildlife Ecology

 

 

Education

• Ph.D., Oregon State University, Forest Science & Wildlife Science, 2007
• M.S., University of Arizona, Wildlife Science, 2000
• B.S., Duke University, Biology, 1994

Position Description

• 40% Research
• 60% Extension

Professional Appointments

• Assistant professor - Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
• Affiliate faculty member - School of Natural Resources and Environment, School of Forest Resourses and Conservation
• Faculty program advisor - Natural Areas Training Academy (NATA) http://wec.ufl.edu/nata/
• Co-director - Conserved Forest Ecosystems: Outreach and Research (CFEOR) cooperative

Research & Extension Interests

• Influence of forest management activities on wildlife
• Restoration of forest biodiversity and ecosystem functions
• Management of threatened and endangered species
• Development of tactics to moderate wildlife damage issues
• Increasing understanding and appreciation of wildlife among youth

Extension Awards

• Extension Publication Award (Southern Regional Extension in Natural Resources) – booklet entitled Groundcover Restoration in Forests of the Southeastern U.S., 2010

• Innovative Program Award (ANREP) – FL/GA Game Management Series, 2010

• Regional Forester’s Honor Technology Transfer Award (USFS) – CFEOR, 2009

• Excellence in Teamwork Award (4-H) - Ag Adventure Days, 2009

• Program Excellence Award (4-H) - Project B.A.T.S., 2009