pylväslyönti
Pylväslyönti, which translates to "pole-driving" or "pole-beating" in English, is a traditional Finnish method of creating drainage in certain types of soil, particularly in boggy or waterlogged agricultural land. The technique involves driving wooden stakes, or poles, into the ground at regular intervals. These poles are typically made from durable wood like pine or spruce.
The process works by creating pathways for water to drain away from the surface soil. When the
Pylväslyönti was a labor-intensive but effective way to improve the fertility and usability of land for farming.