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Using maps to find the treasures of the forest

The maps of the National Land Survey of Finland and related services, such as MapSite, provide comprehensive information about Finland’s nature. Free maps and aerial photos allow you to plan berry-picking and mushroom-foraging trips and find new spots across the country.

Refined carbon footprint calculation – “We must increase our expertise in sustainable procurement”

Emissions increased by about 10 % compared to the previous year. More accurate data, the development of the calculation method, and operational changes were the primary contributors of growth.

Can robotics help reduce damage caused by elks?

Our scientists investigate whether drones could be used to spray elk repellent on the seedlings they identify with the help of artificial intelligence.

A surprising technique helps Finnish researchers make a groundbreaking discovery in the Amazon

In a Finnish-led study, a groundbreaking archaeological discovery was made when laser scanning of the Amazon rainforest revealed thousands of traces of the ancient Aquiry civilization.

Gummy bears help identify foreign grains

The National Land Survey of Finland’s Geospatial Research Institute (FGI) is involved in developing a new digital solution for identifying and removing foreign grains from fields.

Satellite positioning researchers will meet in Finland to solve positioning challenges

In July, the European Space Agency and the European Commission's Joint Research Centre are holding an international research event on satellite positioning in Finland.

Uncleared estates complicate the management of property matters

When the owner of a property dies, the heirs should apply for a clarification of ownership, i.e. clarification of the title. In Finland, there are 230,000 properties without a clarification of ownership.

Procurement decision made in the joint IT Framework Agreement of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry

The joint procurement includes IT expert tasks related to the development and maintenance of information systems, applications, and platforms, as well as expert tasks related to cloud services, architecture, and quality assurance.

No significant changes on the Norway–Finland border

The Finnish and Norwegian border commissions have reviewed the 737‑kilometre state boundary. In connection with the review, the boundary was measured, and all 209 border markers were checked, maintained, and documented.

Can Low-Earth-Orbit satellites improve positioning resilience against GNSS jamming?

Researchers from the Finnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI) are contributing to the Celeste project by evaluating the performance of the Celeste IOD signals in the Arctic region.