Märkäpitoa
Märkäpitoa is a Finnish term that translates to "wet holding" or "wet storage." It refers to the practice of storing materials, particularly raw timber or pulpwood, in water to preserve their quality and prevent degradation. This method has been historically significant in the Finnish forestry industry.
The primary purpose of märkäpitoa is to maintain the moisture content of the wood, which inhibits the
Traditionally, large bodies of water, such as lakes and rivers, were utilized for märkäpitoa. Logs were floated
The practice of märkäpitoa is closely tied to the seasonality of logging and the demands of the