Is bamboo really a renewable resource?
cutting bamboo stalks actually promotes faster growth in the plant. Unlike hardwood cultivation, the bamboo stumps are left behind and can then be harvested again in a future season. The plant is not totally destroyed as in hardwood harvesting. Bamboo matures after 4 to 6 years, unlike hardwoods that may take decades. Furthermore, Mao bamboo is not the species eaten by pandas (but it is the species used to manufacture our flooring), so you can be sure that you are not contributing to the ruin of their natural habitat.
