Young winery: 400 animals saved in MV before the mowing death!

Young winery: 400 animals saved in MV before the mowing death!

In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the season of the young whitening is coming to an end. These committed groups are committed to the fact that young wild animals such as fawns, young rabbits and crane chicks are protected from impending dangers by mowing machines. The commitment is high, because harvesting time often brings death for many animals that hide in the high grass. As NDR this year have been looking for 4,000 hectares of meadows and fields since mid-May and searched for about 400 fawns since mid-May discovered.

The collaboration between farmers and young -whitles plays a crucial role. Farmers are legally obliged to protect wild animals from the MAHD. Often, however, you cannot do this alone. Therefore, inform the teams in advance so that they can search the areas for young deer. The use of modern technology has made these rescue activities considerably more efficient. The THW Ortsverband Güstrow supports the teams by providing drones with thermal imaging. This enables a quick and effective search that minimized stress for the animals. According to Blatta GmbH , around 500,000 wildlife of Grasslandmahd can fall victim to, which underlines the importance of these rescue campaigns.

animal protection and legal framework conditions

The Animal Welfare Act plays a central role in German use of wild animals. It obliges farmers to ensure that wild animals such as fawn and young rabbits are not injured or killed. These regulations are particularly important in view of the challenges caused by industrial agriculture and the loss of habitats for wild animals. Many wild animals have fewer and fewer places of retreat, especially in spring when the mowing season begins. During this time, fawns press on the ground in danger, which protects them from natural predators, but at the same time makes the risk of mowing machines.

according to Wildstation Bilche Animal protection in Germany has been very important since 2002. §1 of the Animal Welfare Act emphasizes the protection of animals against pain, suffering and damage - a clear mandate that also affects young whitening rescue. The Association German Wildlife Rescue e.V., which was founded in Hamburg in 2019, supports the cost -intensive work of the rescue teams and is committed to local education and awareness on the topics of wild animals and animal welfare.

future developments

If you look into the future, it can be observed that with legal changes, the use of drones is promoted to young whitening. The Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture has provided 1.5 million euros to support the acquisition of this technology. A big step forward for the hunting and rescue teams, who often work on a voluntary basis and rely on donations. These different initiatives can help reduce the suffering of the wild animals and to increase their chances of survival in modern agriculture.

This is how the season of the young ideals closes, but their commitment remains permanently important. The animal world in Germany has a strong voice due to the high awareness of animal welfare and the tireless use of numerous volunteers that stand up for the concerns of the animals and fights for their rights.