When you think about reforestation, bamboo may not be the first thing that comes to mind. And it’s true, it isn’t technically a tree — but planting and cultivating it is no less beneficial for people and the environment. Indeed, as the fastest growing grass on the planet, they have incredible potential as a sustainable resource.
This raw material is used for a range of goods and many industries, including agriculture, construction, fisheries, furniture, and handicrafts. They also provide environmental value, as it offers vegetative cover for deforested areas; soil erosion control and riverbank stabilization; carbon sequestration; nutrient and hydrologic cycle; and biodiversity conservation.