Points to always bear in mind

To protect wildlife, it's the sum of all the measures implemented that counts. In addition to the use of innovative technology for wildlife detection, appropriate driving strategies are also important. The aim is to allow animals to run clear.

The driving strategy needs to be customised according to the shape of the field. It is worth starting to mow the field the day before to scare wildlife away.


Mowing from the inside out

Avoid cornering wildlife in the middle and mow the field from the inside out. This allows animals to flee to neighbouring cover.


Mowing from one side to the other

If the field is next to a road, start mowing next to the road and gradually work away from it.

This prevents the animals from fleeing towards the traffic. If the field is next to woods, start mowing on the other side of the field and gradually work towards the trees.


Fawn detected - what next?

If you detect a fawn during mowing, there are two ways to protect it.

Either you can bring it to safety outside the danger zone. Or you can continue mowing and skip the area where the fawn is hiding.

In both cases it is worth protecting the animal with a crate. That will prevent the fawn from running back into the danger zone. It is crucial to avoid direct body contact so as not to transfer human scent to the animal.

If you decide to carry the fawn to safety, use tufts of grass as a scent barrier between your hands and the fawn.