Finns believe that the reason why Finland is so safe is because we follow even the small rules (eg. not crossing the street on red light etc), so people don't then go breaking the big rules either. I don't know if there is actually something on this but yeah that's why we complain on mundain sounding things 😄
My childhood home has a forest next to it, which was amazing, big trees and well maintained. All the branches and trees that were felled by wind were taken away. Then the municipality harvested some of the trees. Suddenly the local Greens freaked out and wanted to protect the half cut forest, they succeeded, the municipality made it a nature reserve. After about a year, a storm came and a lot of the trees fell. They left ALL the tree trunks scattered everywhere, because the forest was "protected". It became an inaccessible bush, where no one could walk because the trees were blocking the paths.
With 7-15 euros, you can buy attachable spikes to your shoes, for those slipperiest days of the winter. You can find them from larger convenience shops and of course shoestores. I have close ones that have broken bones without them. Definitely worth the bucks, maybe the single best item for the 10-dollar range you can acquire.
Lots of outdoor trails are nowadays really smooth and wide because we have wanted to make also nature spots accessible with wheelchair etc. Not all, but many of the most popular ones or if its close to big cities.
I graduated from Finland. Now I complain about the way things are in Canada, because it's not Finland. Only the seclusion of the north woods makes sense to me.
@@therespectedlex9794 No grizzlies where I live. Never had problems with black bear or moose. Humans seem to be the most threatening species but generally my forest time is peaceful.
Many names of places in Finland than nowadays seem to contain the word "hiiri" ('mouse') have often originally contained the word "hiisi" (a scary figure of the Finnish folklore) - so they have actually been sacred and maybe frightening places.
One funny fact from Finland. Even kids here have learned to walk on slippery ice and do not fall that often. Cold in winter in not that bad if you wear normal winter clothing or just long johns under your trousers. Protect your neck, head and hands. There is very little danger in woods. Bears and wolf avoid human and one poison snake that is not that lethal. I did spend my childhood playing outside even in dark winter. Just do not fall, drown or get lost.
A few cut trees kept can be due to storms -- partially uprooted or thunderstruck trees have been felled to prevent danger to people using the paths. But we also leave wood for the tiny critters of the forest ecosystem to dine upon. Luonnon monimuotoisuuden edistäminen -- advancing the diversity of nature.
@@ILmoFromAtlanta There are different rules when you're living in a city area and you need permission from the city to cut (large) trees -- mostly allowed only when they are presenting danger. Outside of cities, trees in your front or back yard -- you decide. For forests we have certifications like PEFC to guide operations. (E.g. groups of trees, including dead wood, are left even in regeneration felling.) Literally "leaving alone" isn't good for diversity either. Forests used to renew themselves through forest fires, and all of the species requiring that will suffer when all of the forest is thick lightless slow-growing array of trees. All types of forestry has their own benefiting species.
I only complain, if the weather is too hot. 😅 We’ve had that too in some previous summers. But yes, bad weather is always a topic to complain about. It’s either too hot or too cold (or windy or rainy or slippery…. the list goes on).
People always complain of something, even if life is "perfect", the morning bagette is too hard, or wrong shaped.. People have million things to thank for (peace, health, etc..) but we have the tendency to be more sour than thankful. At least some of us.
Finland is the coldest country in the World. Barely 15 degrees in July. Every other country in the World (except Iceland) has points which are closer to the Equator.
Finns believe that the reason why Finland is so safe is because we follow even the small rules (eg. not crossing the street on red light etc), so people don't then go breaking the big rules either. I don't know if there is actually something on this but yeah that's why we complain on mundain sounding things 😄
My childhood home has a forest next to it, which was amazing, big trees and well maintained. All the branches and trees that were felled by wind were taken away. Then the municipality harvested some of the trees. Suddenly the local Greens freaked out and wanted to protect the half cut forest, they succeeded, the municipality made it a nature reserve.
After about a year, a storm came and a lot of the trees fell. They left ALL the tree trunks scattered everywhere, because the forest was "protected". It became an inaccessible bush, where no one could walk because the trees were blocking the paths.
With 7-15 euros, you can buy attachable spikes to your shoes, for those slipperiest days of the winter. You can find them from larger convenience shops and of course shoestores.
I have close ones that have broken bones without them. Definitely worth the bucks, maybe the single best item for the 10-dollar range you can acquire.
Lots of outdoor trails are nowadays really smooth and wide because we have wanted to make also nature spots accessible with wheelchair etc. Not all, but many of the most popular ones or if its close to big cities.
@@EiraAimo yes! That is good progress
I graduated from Finland. Now I complain about the way things are in Canada, because it's not Finland. Only the seclusion of the north woods makes sense to me.
Any trouble from grizzly bears, moose or pumas?
@@therespectedlex9794 No grizzlies where I live. Never had problems with black bear or moose. Humans seem to be the most threatening species but generally my forest time is peaceful.
@paavoviuhko7250 Really, which region? Cold too I guess.
@@therespectedlex9794 north of Lake Huron. not too cold, hot summers
Many names of places in Finland than nowadays seem to contain the word "hiiri" ('mouse') have often originally contained the word "hiisi" (a scary figure of the Finnish folklore) - so they have actually been sacred and maybe frightening places.
@@tainahollo8567 I did not know that, appreciate the information. I know what hiisi is, but did not know that
Originally iron age cemetery, deemed evil since the arrival of christianity@@ILmoFromAtlanta
@@eskoikonen3306 thank you. Didn’t know that
One funny fact from Finland. Even kids here have learned to walk on slippery ice and do not fall that often. Cold in winter in not that bad if you wear normal winter clothing or just long johns under your trousers. Protect your neck, head and hands. There is very little danger in woods. Bears and wolf avoid human and one poison snake that is not that lethal. I did spend my childhood playing outside even in dark winter. Just do not fall, drown or get lost.
Moose crashing with cars and ticks carrying diseases are the real dangers.
A few cut trees kept can be due to storms -- partially uprooted or thunderstruck trees have been felled to prevent danger to people using the paths. But we also leave wood for the tiny critters of the forest ecosystem to dine upon. Luonnon monimuotoisuuden edistäminen -- advancing the diversity of nature.
I'm more of a fan of how it's done at home, the nature is left alone. You need a permit to cut down a tree on your own property.
@@ILmoFromAtlanta There are different rules when you're living in a city area and you need permission from the city to cut (large) trees -- mostly allowed only when they are presenting danger. Outside of cities, trees in your front or back yard -- you decide. For forests we have certifications like PEFC to guide operations. (E.g. groups of trees, including dead wood, are left even in regeneration felling.)
Literally "leaving alone" isn't good for diversity either. Forests used to renew themselves through forest fires, and all of the species requiring that will suffer when all of the forest is thick lightless slow-growing array of trees. All types of forestry has their own benefiting species.
I only complain, if the weather is too hot. 😅 We’ve had that too in some previous summers. But yes, bad weather is always a topic to complain about. It’s either too hot or too cold (or windy or rainy or slippery…. the list goes on).
if you live on the coast... its sometimes windy too :o
I like very much your videos. One thing is weard for me! When you say a finnish word, you say it like have been here the whole life!. Not bad but...
@@parvija1 I was born and raised here, that’s why 🙂
@@ILmoFromAtlanta Norway.
I don't think that's the whole explanation. 🤣
Love the Humor:
@@MartinaLoftus-d4v humor is the only way to survive in Finland 🙂
People always complain of something, even if life is "perfect", the morning bagette is too hard, or wrong shaped..
People have million things to thank for (peace, health, etc..) but we have the tendency to be more sour than thankful.
At least some of us.
@@pelimies1818 I agree. 100%
Finland is the coldest country in the World. Barely 15 degrees in July. Every other country in the World (except Iceland) has points which are closer to the Equator.
Every year is a hit or miss, never know what you gonna get
We’re in July and hit 25 deg C consistently. There have been 30 deg C days in June. It’s 19 deg today!
An umbrella is an advanced instrument, which requires skill.
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