Why is bamboo important for biodiversity?
This infographic presents 5 reasons bamboo is a unique resource for humans and animals, for purposes ranging from carbon storage to providing livelihoods and more.
- Bamboo is a unique plant and the fastest-growing on the planet
- Bamboo stores up to 600 tonnes of carbon per hectare
- It’s an excellent nature-based solution to restore degraded land
- Other species rely on bamboo for food and shelter
- Bamboo is a key to human livelihoods around the world
Find out more about this fascinating plant and its role in biodiverse landscapes and sustainable development and visit the International Bamboo and Ratan Organisation (INBAR) website.
