(brē diŋ ha bə tat): Environment where an animal nests and reproduces as opposed to where it lives during the rest of the year.
cavity
(ka vǝ tē): An unfilled space within a mass, especially a hollowed-out space.
conifer
(kä nǝ fǝr): Any of an order of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs that have leaves resembling needles or scales, including trees and shrubs (like pines) that have true cones.
crown
(krau̇n): The highest part of the leaves and branches of a tree or shrub.
forage
(fȯr ij): (noun) Food for browsing or grazing animals.
(verb) To wander in search of forage or food.
forest manager
(fȯr ǝst ma ni jǝr): A person who manages a forest; in the Forest Service, forest managers focus on managing vegetation, restoring ecosystems, reducing hazards, and maintaining forest health (definition from USDA Forest Service).
habitat
(ha bә tat): The place or environment where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives and grows.
nocturnal
(näk tər nəl): Active at night.
population
(pä pyǝ lā shǝn): The total of individuals occupying an area.
radiotelemetry
(rā dē ō tə le mə trē): The process of using radio waves to record the location of animals.
roost
(rüst): To settle down for rest or sleep.
wildlife manager
(wi(uld) lif ma ni jür): Skilled individual who manages natural resources for wildlife.