siirtolaitumen
siirtolaitumen is a Finnish term that translates to "transient pasture" or "seasonal grazing land." It refers to areas of land used for grazing livestock for a limited period, typically during the summer months. These areas are often located in more remote or less accessible regions compared to permanent pastures. The practice of siirtolaitumen is deeply rooted in traditional Finnish agricultural and pastoral systems, where livestock would be moved to these temporary grazing grounds to make better use of available resources and to allow permanent pastures to recover.
Historically, siirtolaitumen played a crucial role in the livelihoods of rural communities. It enabled farmers to
While the intensity of the practice has decreased with modern agricultural methods and changes in land use,