Overview

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 tool Highly 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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Author:   Zhaohua Zhu (Formerly Chinese Academy of Forestry, China) ,  Wei Jin (International Bamboo and Rattan Organization)
Publisher:   CABI Publishing
Imprint:   CABI Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 17.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   0.955kg
ISBN:  

9781786394019

ISBN 10:   1786394014
Pages:   314
Publication Date:   07 February 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1: Introduction 2: The Contribution of Bamboo to Human Beings Is Far More Than Is Imagined 3: Key Issues Affecting the Sustainable Development of the Bamboo Sector 4: Develop or Create a Featured Bamboo Industry According to Local Conditions Annex 1: Abstract of the Development Plan for China's Bamboo Industries (2013-2020) Annex 2: Report on a Chinese Consultancy for The Bamboo Company in Vietnam

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Z. Zhu is with Chinese Academy of Forestry, China. W. Jin is with International Network for Bamboo and Rattan, China.

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