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Solid bamboo species: Pillars of strength

Solid bamboo species: Pillars of strength

Nov 9, 2022 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species

We typically think of bamboo as the woody grass (in the family Poaceae) with hollow stems. This is one of the notable characteristics of bamboo that makes it relatively easy to recognize. But there are a few varieties of solid bamboo whose stems, surprisingly, are not...
Bamboo and the Great Green Wall: Desert and mud rain

Bamboo and the Great Green Wall: Desert and mud rain

Mar 3, 2021 | Green Living, Worldwide

We have an old saying here at Bambu Batu: “If it can’t be done with bamboo, it probably shouldn’t be done.” There seems to be no limit to this plant’s remarkable potential. A forest or plantation of bamboo can generate more oxygen than...

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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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