Deforestation, forest degradation and climate change are threatening the incredible diversity of life in forests. Bamboo and rattan can provide a solution.
DYK❓ Using fast-growing bamboo as bioenergy can take pressure off forest resources & reduce deforestation🔥
One study estimated that sub‐Saharan Africa could sustainably produce ~9 million tons/yr of bamboo charcoal, which could replace 60%+ of the region’s wood charcoal. https://t.co/nQ0uNcvOKU
8 hours ago
#Bamboo can be an incredible tool for economic development.
DYK❓ #INBAR estimates that if countries across the Global South developed their own #bamboo industries in the same way that #China has, the sector could employ > 50MILLION people 👨👩👦
👉https://t.co/LG9fo5KbDfhttps://t.co/2VcyrmewIG
22 hours ago
#Quiz of the day - this one might be easy for you #bamboo superfans!
How fast have the fastest growing bamboo species been recorded growing in day?
#ThinkBamboo
22 hours ago
#Afforestation w/ #bamboo 🌱
#INBAR research in #China showed that planting bamboo:
🌊 reduced water runoff by 25%
🌏 reduced soil erosion by 80%
💚 conserved 6000m3 of water resources per ha
Bamboo is a 🗝️ tool for providing ecosystem services.
👉https://t.co/9fcuQu62Pahttps://t.co/DMNtlIwIn5
