What is moose habitat?
Habitat refers to the place where an animal lives. It represents food, water, shelter and space. Moose are referred to as “generalists” which means they are able to use a variety of habitats equally well. In Nova Scotia moose use mixed wood forests with lakes and streams for summer aquatic feeding habitat high quality winter browse, mature forest shelter areas that allow access to food; isolated sites for calving; and young forest stands with deciduous shrubs are essential components of moose habitat. In winter, food close to shelter in a mature conifer forest is especially important because in deep snow moose may expend more energy then they gain if they have to work too hard to find food.
