Eskedsystemer
Eskedsystemer refers to a type of traditional Scandinavian method for managing livestock, primarily sheep and goats, that utilizes communal grazing lands. This system involves a structured approach to land allocation and animal management, often spanning across a village or a larger community. The core principle is the shared use of common pastures, where individual households contribute their animals to graze.
Historically, eskedsystemer helped optimize the use of often scarce and dispersed grazing resources in rural Scandinavian
The management of eskedsystemer often involved communal decision-making regarding grazing rights, rotation schedules, and the overall
In modern times, the prevalence of traditional eskedsystemer has declined due to changes in agricultural practices,