On Monday, the Ministry of Agriculture convened a meeting with key stakeholders, including the non-profit organisation “Sauvons Bambi,” the Hunting Federation of the Grand Duchy, the Chamber of Agriculture, the Association of Luxembourg Cities and Municipalities (Syvicol), and the Federation of Hunters’ Unions. The objective was to find solutions to prevent newborn game from falling victim to mowers and combine harvesters. Minister of the Environment Serge Wilmes also attended the meeting.
Currently, ten municipalities, mainly in southwest Luxembourg, partner with Sauvons Bambi, a non-profit that uses drones to search fields for fawns and safely relocate them before farmers arrive with their combine harvesters. This initiative saves hundreds of young animals each year. However, recent images of fawns with severe injuries highlight gaps in communication and coordination.
The national plan aims to prevent such incidents, which are both distressing for the animals and problematic for farmers. During the meeting, initial ideas and potential solutions were discussed, although mowing activities will continue until the autumn.
No specific proposals for rapid or comprehensive short-term initiatives were disclosed on Monday.
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