Which regions of the world produce wood products from sustainable forests?
Southeast Asia for Bamboo products A growing number of consumers, builders and architects are turning to a variety of more environmentally conscious wood flooring choices rather than choosing recently milled oak or maple. Some look to fast-growing bamboo harvested from Southeast Asia. Bamboo harvested for timber grows on vast plantations in China, Vietnam and other Asian countries. Unlike forest trees that take decades to regenerate,fast-growing bamboo is ready to harvest in four to six years. That speedy growth generally requires few pesticides or fertilizers. Check out the links below.
