Articles
31 March 2022
Japanese bamboo forests
“…For much of Japanese history, the demand for bamboo products, including ... poles used in construction… were well managed. However, as the country entered a period of rapid economic growth …, reliance on domestic bamboo fell due to factors like ... the introduction of cheap and durable plastic products, and a transition to fossil fuels to meet energy needs. As a result, …farmers … abandoned plots in droves.” nippon.com What if the world started again using bamboo?
