Holly Ober

Holly Ober is a faculty member at Oregon State University's College of Forestry, serving as Associate Dean for Science Outreach and Program Leader for Forestry & Natural Resources Extension. Her research focuses on forest ecology, wildlife ecology, and conservation biology, with an emphasis on applied strategies for biodiversity and habitat management.

• Ph.D. in Forest Science and Wildlife Science, Oregon State University
• M.S. in Wildlife Conservation and Management, University of Arizona
• B.S. in Biology, Duke University

Her research explores wildlife habitat selection in forests, mechanisms influencing productivity in forest ecosystems, and ecological impacts of land-use changes. Key themes include bat ecology, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable forestry practices.

Recent publications highlight her work on bat-mediated pest control, biodiversity dynamics in production landscapes, and intersections between business strategies and ecological conservation. Her collaborations span institutions like the University of Florida and the University of Arizona, addressing cross-disciplinary challenges in forest and wildlife management.

Her career includes prior roles as a Professor at the University of Florida's Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, where she contributed to bat ecology studies and sustainable resource management frameworks.