@article{Garrett Kluthe_Chen_2017, title={Eucalyptus sp. at the Intersection of Environment and Culture in Kenya}, volume={8}, url={https://ojs.ethnobiology.org/index.php/ebl/article/view/706}, DOI={10.14237/ebl.8.1.2017.706}, abstractNote={<p>Members of the genus <em>Eucalyptus </em>are popular on small farms throughout Kenya, and include species such as <em>Eucalyptus saligna</em>, <em>Eucalpytus globulus, </em>and<em> Eucalyptus grandis</em>. Although they are fast-growing and perform well on marginal land, these trees are associated with negative environmental effects in Africa and elsewhere they have been introduced. In-person surveys were conducted with small farmers in Kenya to determine patterns of <em>Eucalyptus</em> sp. stand use and cultural importance. It was found that despite acknowledged short and long term environmental consequences, <em>Eucalyptus</em> sp. remains popular for medium term economic investment. These findings are consistent with other reports of <em>Eucalyptus</em> sp. woodlots serving as funding sources for education, health emergencies, etc., in parts of the world where bank loans are unavailable. Further, it was found that some farmers are using modified silviculture practices to ameliorate the negative effects of <em>Eucalyptus </em>sp., and others are seeking indigenous alternatives.           </p&gt;}, number={1}, journal={Ethnobiology Letters}, author={Garrett Kluthe, Brandy M and Chen, Diana K}, year={2017}, month={Apr.}, pages={15–22} }