Hunting tenants lose rights after land sold to Alexander Karp
Quick Look
- The Swedish paper company SCA sold a hunting area south of Storsjö Kapell to the company Scandinavian Trust, owned by Alexander Karp.
- As a result, local hunters lost their hunting rights starting in the fall.
- There is speculation about a possible data center use of the property, while the new owner emphasizes that the land will be managed with respect for nature and tradition.
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Why It Matters
The paper manufacturer SCA sold a forest area to Scandinavian Trust, which is owned by Alexander Karp. Local hunters were then informed about the revocation of their hunting rights.
The purchase was made via the company “Scandinavian Trust”, which in turn is behind the newly founded company “Cladonia Skog AB”. The owner of “Cladonia Skog AB” is Alexander Karp.
Hunting tenants lose hunting rights
The sale of the property became known when local hunters were notified in June that they would no longer be allowed to hunt south of Storsjö Kapell starting in the fall. The affected hunters expressed their anger to “Tidningen Härjedalen” that they would no longer be able to hunt elk there from now on.
The withdrawal of hunting rights came after the paper manufacturer “Svenska Cellulosa Aktienbolaget” (SCA) sold the land to Karp’s “Scandinavian Trust”. The termination of the hunting agreement is a natural part of the sales process, said SCA. It was also said that the land was not optimal from a forestry perspective.
"The country consists largely of bare mountains and mountain forests," said a press spokesman for the SCA to the broadcaster "SVT." SCA further said: "It is a forest that is ideal for recreation, hunting, skiing and hiking - which, as we learned, was also the main reason for the purchase decision."
Speculation about the use of the property
Since the sale became known, there has been speculation that Karp might want to build a data center on the property. In response to a query from broadcaster SVT, Scandinavian Trust said the new owner wanted to manage the forest property "with great respect for nature and Swedish traditions."
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The new owner will use the property for forestry or recreational purposes.
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- Is the property actually used for a data center?
- How long does termination of the hunting agreement last?
- Is there compensation for the affected hunters?
