TY  - BOOK
AU  - Zhaohua,Z
AU  - Wei,J.
TI  - Sustainable bamboo development
T2  - CABI Books
SN  - 9781786394026
PY  - 2018///
CY  - Wallingford           UK
PB  - CABI
KW  - biomass production
KW  - minor forest products
KW  - People's Republic of China
KW  - forest industry
KW  - forest products industries
KW  - plant ecology
KW  - culture
KW  - America
KW  - China
KW  - biomass
KW  - Latin America
KW  - adaptability
KW  - climatic change
KW  - bamboo
KW  - non-wood forest products
KW  - East Asia
KW  - climate change
KW  - Asia
KW  - non-timber forest products
KW  - carbon sequestration
KW  - Africa
KW  - sustainability
KW  - localization
KW  - soil conservation
KW  - APEC countries
KW  - carbon
KW  - Developing Countries
KW  - bamboos
N2  - This book presents over 40 cases of bamboo development across 22 major bamboo-industry countries and explores the knowledge gained from their successes and failures. It synthesises experiences and exchanges with country experts from international training courses and consultations, study tours, and seminars. Each case includes observations and summaries of discussions related to the development of bamboo-based industries in a healthy, sustainable way, and the facilitation of strategic and balanced development of bamboo in different global regions. Industrial and artisanal bamboo growing and processing is expanding worldwide and this book brings together key experiences to help inform future developments. This book provides an analysis of bamboo plant features, including strong renewability, fast-growing, and high biomass production. It also reviews important ecological functions of bamboos, such as water and soil conservation, carbon sink and storage, and adaptation to climate change, as well as addressing the diversified culture of bamboo and key issues affecting the sector.Sustainable Bamboo Development:- Is authored by an internationally recognised leading expert in the growth and use of bamboo- Takes a holistic view, covering technical, socio-economic, policy, cultural and business development- Provides practical knowledge to guide the development of bamboo sectors- Gives a clear idea and rich examples of what has been attempted in many countries- Acts as a roadmap for using bamboo as a poverty reduction and environmental security toolHighly illustrated and in full colour throughout, this book is an essential resource for all those interested in bamboo, from private sector investors to governmental and development agencies, academic researchers and students
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