Frank Matthew Holly
Clemson, Masters

Thesis Topic:
TBA: Either a visitor use study at Congaree National Park (pedestrian) or Blue Ridge Parkway (vehicular).

Short Bio:
Matt Holly is a first-year Master's student from Seattle, WA, with undergraduate degrees in Geology and Business from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI.  After spending the last three summers working as an interpretive park ranger in Yosemite and Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks, Matt decided to attend graduate school at Clemson University to specialize in Park Management.  He plans to graduate with his M.S. in 2009, followed by employment with the National Park Service or a nonprofit
environmental organization.
Research Interests
  • Park and Protected Area Management
  • Global Climate Change Mitigation and Policy
  • Conservation Policy
Work Experience
  • Interpretive Park Ranger: 2 seasons at Yosemite National Park
  • Interpretive Park Ranger: 1 season at Seqouia National Park
Presentations
  • Evaluation of Emerging Technologies to  Truck Recreational Use Distribution. Southeastern Recreation Research Conference, 2008.
Special Interests and Extra Curricular Activities
  • Hiking and backpacking, especially in the Sierra Nevada and the Cascades.