Erämaaseuras

Erämaaseuras is a fictional organization appearing in the Finnish novel "Erämaan viimeinen" (The Last of the Wilderness) by Ilmari Kianto. The book, published in 1910, is a classic of Finnish literature and often associated with the Koli National Park region.

The Erämaaseuras is depicted as a clandestine group dedicated to preserving the wilderness and its traditional ways of life. Its members are often portrayed as reclusive individuals who live in harmony with nature and are wary of encroaching civilization and modernization. The organization serves as a counterpoint to the forces of progress that threaten the pristine natural environments and the traditional livelihoods dependent on them.

While the Erämaaseuras is a fictional construct, it reflects themes prevalent in early 20th-century Finnish society, including a growing concern for nature conservation and a romanticized view of rural and wilderness living. The group's actions and motivations in the novel highlight the cultural and ideological conflicts of the era.