Finland: Lappeenranta fells trees for data center; conservationists file criminal complaint

The Nature Conservation District alleges Lappeenranta illegally cut trees for the Pajarila data center, while the city asserts regulatory compliance. The dispute centers on environmental permitting and could delay or alter the project, highlighting tensions between digital infrastructure growth and conservation in Finland.

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