tunturien
Tunturien are the high, treeless hills that dominate the Finnish subarctic landscape. The term tunturi denotes a fell or upland area, typically low and rounded, formed by glacial sculpting and standing above the boreal forest. In Finnish geography, tunturien refers to multiple such features in Lapland and neighboring regions of Scandinavia, including parts of northern Sweden and Norway.
Geography and ecology: Tunturien commonly lie at elevations around 400–800 meters above sea level, with some
Geology and formation: Tunturien were shaped primarily by glacial action during the last Ice Age and subsequent
Human activity and protection: Tunturien landscapes are popular for outdoor recreation, including hiking in summer and