Finland's 'most beautiful tree' for sale with forest land

A unique forest property in Lohja, Finland, featuring the "most beautiful tree in Finland", the Paavola Oak, is now on the market. The oak, located in the Paavola Oak Grove, is situated within a nationally significant protected forest area that was designated a nature reserve in 1994. The tree itself is also protected as a natural monument.

Metsäliitto Osuuskunta, the cooperative that owns the forest estate, is selling the approximately 20-hectare property. According to Krista Kimmo, communications manager at Metsä Group (Metsäliitto Osuuskunta's parent company), the forest land is not essential for the cooperative's business operations. Despite interest from potential buyers seeking additional land, Metsäliitto Osuuskunta insists on selling the entire property as a single unit.

The municipality of Lohja has expressed interest in acquiring the portion of the area where the oak stands, but the cooperative is unwilling to sell it separately. Kimmo stated, "The forest estate was put up for open sale, and it will be sold as a whole." The city has suggested potentially leasing the tree and its surroundings from the new owner if a sale to a private party occurs.

The property includes forest land, agricultural land, and protected areas. The starting bid for the estate is 120,000 euros. The Paavola Oak's reputation as Finland's most beautiful tree reportedly began after an article published in 2014 by Retkipaikka, in collaboration with the city of Lohja. The oak is noted for its impressive size, both in width and height, and its striking crown.

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The forest estate was put up for open sale, and it will be sold as a whole.