Finland: State agency destroys unregistered ancient site; police probe launched

Metsähallitus, Finland's state forest enterprise, destroyed an ancient site—including a culturally significant pine—because it was not in official registers. A private individual's police complaint has been filed by the Kainuu Nature Conservation District chairman, alleging potential heritage-law violations. The incident highlights gaps in heritage protection for unregistered sites and may prompt regulatory review.

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