
I’m working as PhD researcher in the multidisciplinary ‘Trees Near Us’-project, which studies the relations between humans and trees. I examine the cultural relationship with trees, and personal affection humans have for individual trees. In my study I cover tree-relationships from several angles, such as nature-connectivity, ownership, memories, sensoral experiences, care, connections to previous generations, spirituality and Finnish forest-relationship.
Other research interests:
– Cultural studies of environment
– Sosiocultural bioeconomy research
– Arctic Studies
– Cross-Border cooperation and cultural exchange (Finland-Russia)
Research groups
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Peat&Trees - Peatland and Soil Ecology Resear… 02.02.2012 -
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Social Scientific Biosociety Research Network (SO… 01.01.2018 -
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Researchers’ Network of Environmental Culture 01.08.2008 - 31.07.2030
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Publications
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Itseksi puiden kanssa : Identiteettiä jäsentävät puut suomalaisessa nykyrunoudessa ja lempipuuaiheisessa verkkokyselyssä
Lummaa, Karoliina; Vainio, Kaisa K; Korrensalo, Aino; Takala, Tuomo; Tuittila, Eeva-Stiina. 2023. Elore. 30: 34-58 -
What can be achieved with intercultural exchange?
Vainio, Kaisa. 2020. Baltic rim economies. : 58 -
Elämämme tärkeät puut nostavat tunteet pintaan
Vainio, Kaisa. 2019. Metsäsuhteita-blogi. : - -
Nyt puhutaan puista ja tunteista!
Vainio, Kaisa. 2019. Suomen metsäyhdistyksen blogi. : - -
Onko sinullakin puuystävä?
Vainio, Kaisa. 2019. Antroblogi. : -