Finland Becomes a Culture | 6,000–5,000 BCE Part 5 of the History of Finland series: Between 6,000 and 5,000 BCE, life in Finland continued to evolve. The climate remained warm and stable, forests covered the land, and lakes and rivers connected people across vast distances. Communities became more settled, returning to the same camps year after year and forming strong ties to specific regions. Fishing became a primary source of food, supported by advanced tools, nets, and traps. Hunting followe