EcoWatch: In the world of forestry, bamboo doesnt always get the credit it deserves. Dismissed as a weed or marginalized in traditional forest management, bamboo could actually play an important role in forest and landscape restoration. With adequate attention, investment and the right standards in place, it could become a major renewable and sustainable crop--if we can update our outmoded view of it.
Perceptions of a natural resource often shape how it is used. In this case, bamboos problem can be traced...