malmialueet
Malmialueet, or "forest clearings" in Finnish, refer to open areas within or adjacent to forests that have been created through natural processes or human activity. These clearings play a significant ecological, cultural, and economic role in Finland’s landscape.
Natural clearings often form due to disturbances such as windthrow, fires, or insect outbreaks, which remove
Human activity has also shaped malmialueet through practices like logging, agriculture, and traditional land use. Historically,
In Finland’s forest-dominated landscape, malmialueet act as ecological corridors, connecting fragmented habitats and aiding species movement.
The term is particularly relevant in Finnish environmental discussions, where the interplay between forest management and