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Bambusa balcooa: Beema bamboo for better biomass

Bambusa balcooa: Beema bamboo for better biomass

Sep 19, 2023 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species, Green Living

Looking for the optimal species of bamboo to save the planet? With more than a thousand species to choose from, it’s hard to know the best bamboo for capturing carbon, generating oxygen, or producing a robust building material. You also need to consider your...
Bamboo in Australia: Clumpers from Down Under

Bamboo in Australia: Clumpers from Down Under

Sep 5, 2023 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species, Worldwide

It’s an island, it’s a country, it’s a continent. Australia is a world of its own. Extraordinary marsupials, Tasmanian devils, and a unique legacy of Aboriginal culture. Foster’s Beer, shrimp on the barbie, and Crocodile Dundee. These are the...
Bamboo in Thailand: Tropical wonderland

Bamboo in Thailand: Tropical wonderland

Aug 23, 2023 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species, Worldwide

Thailand’s friendly people, exquisite cuisine and idyllic beaches make it one of the most popular tourist destinations on earth. The tropical climate appeals to international travelers as well as a prolific diversity of native plant species. And like most of...
Bamboo Infographics: Presenting facts about bamboo

Bamboo Infographics: Presenting facts about bamboo

Jul 12, 2023 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Industry, Bamboo Species, Worldwide

Here at Bambu Batu, we have been in the business of promoting and educating people about the many wonders of bamboo for nearly two decades. Peruse the website and you’ll discover hundreds of articles addressing nearly every possible aspect of bamboo botany and...
Genus Arundinaria: Native bamboo of North America

Genus Arundinaria: Native bamboo of North America

Jul 7, 2023 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species

When we think of bamboo and its place in the world, we typically associate it with Asia and the Far East. Bamboo’s importance in Asian history and culture is undeniable, as hundreds (or thousands) of species of the remarkable grass cover great swaths of...
Genus Sasa: Japanese wide-leaf bamboo

Genus Sasa: Japanese wide-leaf bamboo

Jun 23, 2023 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species

As any die-hard bamboo enthusiast will tell you, there really is a bamboo species for every occasion. Sometimes you need a privacy screen, sometimes you need an eye-catching centerpiece, and sometimes you might just want to produce some fishing poles. But there are...
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As a writer and consultant, Fred is a leading voice in the world of bamboo and a longtime biochar specialist. He’s been working in the industry since 2006 with a network that spans 6 continents. He currently consults on bamboo projects and works with biochar projects across the Global South.

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