fachlandschaften
Fachlandschaften, a German term, translates to "field landscapes" or "patchwork fields." It describes a traditional agricultural landscape characterized by a mosaic of small, often irregular-shaped fields separated by hedges, stone walls, or ditches. This pattern emerged over centuries of communal farming practices and inheritance systems where land was divided among heirs.
The visual appearance of a fachlandschaft is a direct result of its historical development. Individual strips
Fachlandschaften are often found in areas with a long history of settled agriculture, particularly in Western