Tree planting was the most commonly cited example of instrumental learning (14 of 21 KCDP participants) and was a topic that arose through discussion about potential projects that would support livelihood enhancement for coastal communities. Three interviewees learned about the general benefits of planting trees on the shamba (family farm), while the majority specifically mentioned learning about Casuarina (whistling pine), a fast growing exotic tree used for fuel wood and building material. Participants realized the connection between planting such species and reducing pressure on the native forest.
“We learned about conserving by planting trees so that we can easily get either firewood or money after selling.We were taught to plant the trees on the shambas and by that part, we can conserve [the forest] (KCDP, interview 28).”