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Resources, Yield, and Volume of Bamboos

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Part of the book series: Tropical Forestry ((TROPICAL,volume 10))

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This chapter assesses global bamboo resources and their characteristics. Based on available data, there are 31.5 M ha of bamboo forests in the world, representing around 1 % of total global forest area. While many countries report bamboo resource data, the need for widened and uniform global reporting becomes apparent. In addition, this chapter describes the volume and yield of selected bamboo species. The description of the size and volume of bamboo is also linked to the harvestable yield of several bamboo species. Also this data show large variation and emphasize the need for uniform/standardized reporting and measurements. This chapter also looks at the special role of the root and rhizome system—especially with regard to biomass stored belowground. Finally, this chapter surveys the potential role of carbon sequestration with bamboo in order to mitigate climate change. In order to utilize bamboo’s characteristics of fast growth and high renewability, it is prerequisite to manage and sustainably harvest bamboo stands.

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Kuehl, Y. (2015). Resources, Yield, and Volume of Bamboos. In: Liese, W., Köhl, M. (eds) Bamboo. Tropical Forestry, vol 10. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-14133-6_4

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