Maastik
Maastik is the Estonian word for landscape, referring to the visible arrangement of natural and cultural features in a geographic area. In geography and planning, maastik is treated as a system of interrelated components, including landforms, bodies of water, vegetation, soils, climate, and human settlements.
Key components of maastik include relief and landforms such as hills, plains, and coastlines; hydrology and
Maastik can be classified as natural, cultural, or a mix of both. Natural landscapes encompass forests, wetlands,
Formation and change of maastik result from geological and climatic history, including glacial activity in northern
In Estonian culture, maastik is a common motif in art, literature, and daily life, reflecting regional identities,
See also: landscape ecology, cultural landscape, environmental planning.