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    Bamboo has historically been used for centuries as an important resource in developing nations for purposes ranging from construction to musical instruments. It is a very adaptable plant that grows in diverse climates and environments. There are over 1000 different bamboo species. Bamboo is becoming increasingly popular for uses such as furniture, flooring, and accent pieces due to its beauty, versatility, and sustainability as it regrows rapidly compared to trees. Its growing demand also provides economic support for poor communities in bamboo producing nations.

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    Bamboo has historically been used for centuries as an important resource in developing nations for purposes ranging from construction to musical instruments. It is a very adaptable plant that grows in diverse climates and environments. There are over 1000 different bamboo species. Bamboo is becoming increasingly popular for uses such as furniture, flooring, and accent pieces due to its beauty, versatility, and sustainability as it regrows rapidly compared to trees. Its growing demand also provides economic support for poor communities in bamboo producing nations.

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    Beautiful Bamboo

    Bamboo has a long history of use in the world, particularly in developing na-
    tions. It's historically been used for everything from food and fodder
    to musical instruments and construction material. For centuries, mil-
    lions of people have depended on this plant, which is known as
    'friend of the people' in China, and 'wood of the poor' in India. But
    the demand for bamboo has been increasing in other parts of the
    world as well, especially as it relates to furniture, accent pieces, and
    flooring. More and more, people are seeing the value and beauty of
    using bamboo in their homes to achieve modern day fashion with an
    ethnic flavor. Entire books have been written on the subject, includ-
    ing Bamboo Style and Bamboo World.

    There are many different sizes and varieties of bamboo. It is both tropical and subtropical, grow-
    ing in climates as diverse as jungles and mountainsides. Actually giant, woody grasses, it is very
    adaptable, with some species deciduous and others evergreen. Although there isn't yet a complete
    knowledge about this plant, there are believed to be between 1100 and 1500 different species of
    bamboo.

    Because they are so easy to grow in such a variety of climates, there is a


    plant available for just about anyone who wishes to grow one in their back-
    yard. Some dwarf species include CHIMONOBAMBUSA MARMOREA,
    INDOCALAMUS TESSELLATUS, and PLEIOBLASTUS CHINO VAGINATUS.
    Also suitable for the personal garden are those categorized as mid size. Ex-
    amples of these types of plants are BAMBUSA GLAUCOPHYLLA and
    OTATEA ACUMINATA AZTECORUM. Classified as grasses, the color range is
    from light green leaves and culms (stems) to dark, rich shades of green or
    some combination thereof. Plant starts and seeds are easier to find than ever, being available at
    nurseries and through mail order.

    Bamboo is quickly becoming an important economic factor in many developing nations. A sixty
    foot tree cut for marketing can take up to 60 years to replace, whereas a sixty foot bamboo can
    take as little as 60 days to reach marketability. And the majority of bamboo destined for the
    world market is harvested by women and children, most of whom live at or below subsistence
    levels in poor nations. So as production increases, so does support for the economies of those
    countries that produce it.

    Choosing bamboo as part of home or garden design makes sense on many levels. Not only does
    it have an appealing look, but it supports the environment as well as the countries that produce it.

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