Almenda

Almenda ( German: Allmende , from Wed-Superior-German. Al (ge) meinde - belonging to all) - in the countries of medieval Western Europe land (pastures, forests, meadows, heaths, fishing places) that are in common use (unshared lands) of all members of one or more communities .

Forests were especially valued, as the forest for the peasant was a source of fuel, building material, and also a pasture for pigs. Almenda was used jointly by feudal lords (by right of trade ) and the rural community, but with the development of feudalism, the feudal lords often seized the almendas completely. Almenda was not allowed to use for profit: for example, to fish for sale, etc.