lakotä

Lakotä is an Estonian word used to describe a type of old, broad field or meadow found in the country, typically located in low-lying areas near rivers or coastlines. This topography is characterized by its openness and large expanse, often allowing wide-ranging and changing light conditions.

In history, lakotä was usually found near settlements or villages and was initially used for grazing livestock, growing field crops, and as common grounds. It also played a crucial role in times of food shortages when crops were typically grown in these broad fields.

The geography of lakotä is often varied and includes salt marshes, silt plains, and mixed meadows. Depending on the specific location and conditions, it can appear in different environments ranging from wetlands to uplands.

The vegetation found on lakotä fields includes various plant species adapted to a range of growing conditions, from some species on dry elements of the lakotä, such as mold and exposed soil patches, to the grasses, forbs and shrubs typically found in the wetter parts. The species mix is dependent on the determined transition between the dry and moist areas within the lakotä.

Lakotä landscapes have been significant in many aspects, from forming pastures to possibly being a location for the hunting and fishing needed by local populations.