erityisalueen

Erityisalueen is the genitive singular form of the Finnish noun erityisalue, meaning a designated area set aside for a specific purpose. The term refers to a geographic zone that is subject to special rules, protections, or use conditions beyond those applying to ordinary land areas. In Finnish texts, erityisalueen rajat or erikoiskäyttöä koskevat säännöt are used to describe the boundaries and the rules governing such zones.

The concept is used across several contexts, including urban and regional planning, environmental protection, security, and public safety. In planning documents or legislation, erityisalueet may be established to manage land use for purposes such as industrial activity, research facilities, sensitive habitats, or critical infrastructure. The exact meaning and restrictions attached to an erityisalue are defined by the relevant authority in the applicable plan, decree, or law, and can vary from one case to another.

Etymology and grammar: erityisalue is a compound of erityinen (special) and alue (area). The genitive form erityisalueen is formed according to standard Finnish noun grammar, to express possession or association, for example “erityisalueen rajat” (the boundaries of the special area) or “erityisalueen käyttörajoitukset” (use restrictions of the special area).

See also: suojelualue, turva- ja turvallisuusvyöhykkeet, kaavamuotoiset eriytymis- ja zonointikäsitteet.