Korrastamine

Korrastamine is an Estonian term that broadly refers to bringing land, property, or other resources into a more orderly and efficient state. In practice, it most often denotes land consolidation in agriculture, but it can also describe processes that tidy up administrative boundaries, land records, or urban planning layouts to improve clarity and use.

In the context of agriculture, korrastamine involves reorganizing fragmented land parcels into a more coherent and workable system. The aim is to increase farm efficiency, create larger and more uniform field units, improve access to roads, drainage, and irrigation, and reduce parcel fragmentation. The process is typically initiated by landowners or local authorities and coordinated by a designated body or authority. Activities include field surveys, mapping of parcels, drafting a new parcel layout, redefining boundaries, and transferring rights or compensation as parcels are redistributed. After planning, new parcel boundaries are registered in the land register, and often the project is financed by government programs or European Union funds.

The legal framework for korrastamine is usually tied to national laws on land consolidation, land use, and property rights. Procedures emphasize obtaining owner consent where required, providing fair compensation, and aligning changes with public interest or agricultural policy objectives. Timelines and exact steps can vary by jurisdiction and project, but the overarching goal is to restore or improve order, usability, and value of land assets.

See also:

- Land consolidation

- Land reform

- Cadastral surveying

- Property registry

- Urban planning adjustments