Google Data Centre and Finnish Forests Conflict
Finnish authorities and environmental groups protest Google's illegal logging of 250,000 trees for a data centre expansion.
October 2026
Finnish authorities halt work on two Google data centres
The Finnish Supervisory Agency (LVV) ordered a halt to building work at two planned Google data centres in Muhos and Kajaani. This order was issued due to concerns over the clearance of more than 300 hectares of forest.
Source ↗LVV orders suspension of work at Google sites
The Finnish Supervisory Agency (LVV) ordered the suspension of work at one data centre site because it was carried out without a mandatory environmental impact assessment. The suspension was set to take effect by October 23.
Source ↗Google commits to €13bn investment in Finland
Google announced a record investment of €13bn in Finland. This investment is planned across 2027 and 2028 and includes new data centres in Kajaani, Muhos, and Vaala.
Source ↗Google Felled 250,000 Trees in Finnish Forests for Data Centre
Google is reported to have felled 250,000 trees in Finnish forests. This action was taken to support the construction of a data center.
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