Scarecrow Max and his friends have something to tell you about biodiversity

It is well known that biodiversity is not an abstract concept: it is something we experience and protect every day in our cities, neighbourhoods, parks and farmland. It depends on our practices, our relationship with nature and the choices we make collectively. Many scientists and civil society actors are sounding the alarm about biodiversity loss, whether in villages or cities, and particularly on farmland. Concrete measures that lead to tangible results at the political level are needed to preserve flora and fauna. But each and every one of us can also do our part.

That is why, following Biodiversity Day, the Mouvement Ecologique action group is launching a campaign featuring Max the scarecrow. He tells us his story in four instalments… before appearing in public as part of a series of actions.

The Aktiounsgrupp of the Mouvement Ecologique wanted to highlight areas that are positive examples of biodiversity conservation.

Scarecrows have been installed in certain locations in Luxembourg City. These scarecrows are not intended to frighten birds or passers-by; they no longer scare anyone – instead, they invite people to take a closer look at areas that are rich in biodiversity.

⇒ All locations where scarecrows can be found can be found here: http://g-o.lu/3/wzyJ

This initiative is also a call to all those who have a biodiversity-friendly space to make and install a scarecrow on their property as a symbol of responsible practices and a rallying cry for nature conservation.

We hope that this initiative will encourage residents, decision-makers and managers of public spaces to rethink the way we think about nature in urban and non-urban environments.

The tale of Max the scarecrow in video: