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Major obstacle eliminated from the use of spatial data

The Location Finland service, developed by the Finnish Geospatial Institute, was included in the Data Economy Spotlight 2026 list.

Accurate aerial identification of tree species

In a recent study, multi-channel laser scanning and deep-learning methods correctly identified tree species from a distance.

The first quantum gravity meter will arrive to Finland in the late summer

In late summer, the National Land Survey of Finland will receive Finland's first quantum gravity meter, a gravity measuring device based on quantum technology. The procurement will be made as part of an EU research project.

The National Land Survey's customer service in Helsinki will open in a new location on 1 June

The National Land Survey’s service point in Helsinki will be closed on 26–29 May due to relocation.

Mass digitisation of share certificates of apartments used for loan collateral to begin next year

The banks hold 700,000 share certificates as collateral for apartment loans.

Research data helps predict floods in Northern Finland

Researchers from the Finnish Geospatial Research Institute FGI, as part of the Academy of Finland-funded Digital Waters flagship funded, produce accurate measurement and modelling data on Finland's rivers to prepare for floods and their impacts on time.

Official mail is becoming primarily digital

Official mail is becoming primarily digital. As of 14 April 2026, when you identify yourself in National Land Survey’s or another authority’s electronic service for the first time, you will be directed to activate Suomi.fi Messages.

Dreaming of buying a cottage? Remember these things

Have you found the summer cottage of your dreams? Now is a good time to find out a few basic things about your cottage.

Enormous market potential for spatial data

According to a recently published scientific article by researchers of the FGI, different spatial data are not compatible, which prevents Finland and Europe from making efficient use of spatial data. However, there is a need for this, as it is estimated that the monetary value of the spatial data market will soon double to almost EUR 1.2 trillion globally.

Autonomous vehicles passed Lapland’s winter test

Researchers from the Finnish Geospatial Research Institute FGI, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and Lapland University of Applied Sciences tested several technological solutions, such as slipperiness detection using machine vision and accurate vehicle positioning without the possibility to use satellite positioning.