maalikeskeinen
Maalikeskeinen is a Finnish term used to describe a perspective or approach that centers on land, soil, and landscape rather than on people, technology, or abstract abstractions. The word combines maa, meaning land or earth, with keskeinen, meaning central or core, conveying the idea of the land as the focal point of analysis or decision-making.
The term is not a standardized technical jargon but appears in academic and public discourse to contrast
In land-use planning, a maalikeskeinen approach prioritizes soil quality, watershed boundaries, biodiversity corridors, and long-term ecological
Maalikeskeinen is often contrasted with ihmiskeskeinen (human-centered) and teknologiakeskeinen (technology-centered) perspectives. It is typically used as
Human-centered design; geography; landscape ecology; environmental planning.