hudersättning
Hudersättning refers to a traditional Swedish method of land reclamation and agricultural expansion practiced primarily in the medieval period and early modern times. The technique involved the clearing of new arable land by cutting down forests or draining wetlands, often in areas that had previously been considered unsuitable for farming. The name "hudersättning" is derived from the Old Norse words *húð* (meaning "skin" or "hide") and *setja* (meaning "to set" or "to establish"), which collectively suggest the establishment of new settlements or land parcels.
This process was crucial for Sweden’s growing population during the Middle Ages, as it allowed for the
Hudersättning was not without environmental consequences. The deforestation and drainage of wetlands altered local ecosystems, sometimes
The practice of hudersättning declined with the rise of more sustainable agricultural methods and the stabilization