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Drones and AI can help suppress wildfires in the future
Last week, a new kind of technology was tested in Finland to help suppress wildfires. Drones and AI can help rescue professionals significantly in detecting wildfires, coordinating the situation and selecting firefighting measures.
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Acts of sustainability: Clear language, transparent procurement and sustainable digital services
In its sustainability programme, the National Land Survey of Finland (NLS) is committed to advancing 50 acts of sustainability by the end of 2027. This news article provides information about the acts of sustainability in 2024, related to the theme of Sustainable way of working and economic sustainability, and the progress made with them.
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The Union of Professional Engineers in Finland rewarded NLS as the best employer of engineers
The National Land Survey (NLS) has been given the award for the best employer of engineers by the Union of Professional Engineers in Finland.
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Acts of sustainability: Data and solutions to benefit society
In its sustainability programme, the National Land Survey of Finland (NLS) is committed to advancing 50 acts of sustainability by the end of 2027. This news article provides information about the acts of sustainability in 2024, related to the theme of Data to serve society, and the progress made with them.
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Acts of sustainability: Diversity promoted through recruitment and competence development
In its sustainability programme, the National Land Survey of Finland (NLS) is committed to advancing 50 acts of sustainability by the end of 2027. This news article provides information about the acts of sustainability in 2024, related to the theme of People who feel well, and the progress made with them.
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Automated decision making takes a leap forward
Automated decision making, or more officially the automated resolution process, means that a system, not a person, resolves applications submitted by customers.
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Halti heartstone replaced – review of state boundary between Norway and Finland peaked
This summer, border commissions from Finland and Norway carried out fieldwork related to the review of the state boundary between the two countries along their national border.
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Satellite failure significant risk to society – UN issues warning for members
UN issued a strong call to action in New York for members to ensure the operation of satellite services. National Land Survey of Finland Prof. Hannu Koivula and DG Pasi Patrikainen were Finland’s representatives at the meeting.
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Price increases as of autumn 2024
The increase in the general VAT rate and the amendments to the fees regulation proposed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry may increase the prices of the National Land Survey of Finland in November 2024.
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Fresh study reveals Finland's best berry picking spots
Finland’s forests are a veritable treasure trove for berry pickers. However, finding the spots with the best hauls is difficult. Our study creates berry maps by combining growth location data, geospatial data and laser scanning to find the best spots.
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