Bamboo

Bamboo is gaining attention, yet it remains misunderstood in many parts of Europe. Some still believe it only grows in tropical regions. Others even dislike it, often because they’ve planted the wrong species in their gardens. You know, the kind of running bamboo that quickly invades neighbouring yards without warning. But it’s all a matter of being informed.

With over 1,700 species worldwide, it's crucial to know which species can grow in Europe and how to implement bamboo in the right way. Although bamboo isn’t native here, it holds enormous potential. In agriculture, it can replace products from carbon-intensive industries. Beyond monocultures, bamboo can also become the seed of agroforestry systems, helping to restore degraded land and create biodiverse, resilient landscapes.