Supreme Court allows compensation for lost building sites on reclaimed nature-protected shoreland, considering special value and damage from access bans.

The Supreme Court of Finland allowed compensation for lost building sites on land reclaimed for nature protection. The claimant argued that the loss of construction potential constituted damage under the Expropriation Act, while the state contended the land's new status as a nature reserve negated the value of previous building rights. The court ruled that the special value of the land for nature protection must be weighed against the claimant's loss, establishing that compensation is due when the expropriation causes specific damage despite the public interest in conservation.