Finnish Conservationists Suspect Illegal Logging at Google Data Center Sites in Kajaani and Muhos

The Finnish Association for Nature Conservation says suspected illegal logging may have occurred on land Google acquired for potential data centers in Kajaani and Muhos. The group has raised concerns about forest loss, environmental oversight, and whether work proceeded without the necessary permits. Google’s land purchase covers roughly 1,400 hectares, but the company has not made a final investment decision. Authorities and local stakeholders are expected to assess planning, environmental, and legal requirements before any construction begins on the sites.