Dr. Jason Holliday joined the Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation in July, 2009, as an Assistant Professor of Forest Genetics and Biotechnology. Dr. Holliday’s primary research interest is in unraveling the genomic basis for complex trait variation in trees, with an emphasis on local climatic adaptation. Prior to moving to Virginia Tech, Dr. Holliday obtained a B.Sc. in Biology from the University of Victoria in Victoria, Canada, and a Ph.D. in Forestry from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada.

The College of Natural Resources (http://www.cnr.vt.edu/) at Virginia Tech consistently ranks among the top three programs of its kind in the nation. Faculty members stress both the technical and human elements of natural resources and instill in students a sense of stewardship and land-use ethics. Areas of studies include environmental resource management, fisheries and wildlife sciences, forestry, geospatial and environmental analysis, natural resource recreation, urban forestry, wood science and forest products, geography, and international development. Virginia Tech, the most comprehensive university in Virginia, is dedicated to quality, innovation, and results to the commonwealth, the nation, and the world.

Dr. Holliday may be reached at:
Dr. Jason Holliday
Assistant Professor
Virginia Tech Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation
451 Latham Hall, Blacksburg, VA 24061
Email: jah1@vt.edu, Phone: 231-7267, Fax: 231-3330
Webpage: http://www.forestry.vt.edu/Faculty/JasonHolliday.html