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Reasons to “Think Bamboo” on World Bamboo Day

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18 Sep 2017

Reasons to “Think Bamboo” on World Bamboo Day

18th September is World Bamboo Day. This versatile plant with its numerous uses supports livelihoods, biodiversity and climate change action. 

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WG12 – Structural Uses of Bamboo

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