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Wildlife Ecology and Conservation department

Wildlife Ecology and Conservation department

Dr. Holly K. Ober

Dr. Holly K. Ober

Associate Program Leader for Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Professor and Extension Specialist
Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
North Florida Research and Education Center
155 Research Rd, Quincy, FL 32351
850-875-7150
Email: Holly.ober@ufl.edu

I conduct applied, interdisciplinary research that advances understanding of the mechanisms influencing abundance, distribution, diversity, and productivity of wildlife in forests, with an emphasis on bats.

I am also director of the Natural Areas Training Academy (an outreach program that serves natural resource professionals).

Current Affiliations

  • Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, UF
  • School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences, UF
  • School of Natural Resources and Environment, UF

Current Professional Activities

  • Southeastern Bat Diversity Network – President-elect
  • The Wildlife Society, FL Chapter – Past president
  • Florida Bat Working Group – Past chair