CHINESE SCIENTISTS TURN TO BAMBOO TO STRENGTHEN THE GREAT GREEN WALL

After decades of fighting desertification with straw, plants and plastic, Chinese researchers have turned to bamboo – one of the most resilient and sustainable materials on the planet. The fastest-growing plant on Earth has the potential to help overcome challenges with current sand-fixing methods including short lifespan, ecological risks and health issues.

News - South China Morning Post reports that after decades of fighting desertification with straw, plants and plastic, Chinese researchers have turned to bamboo – one of the most resilient and sustainable materials on the planet.

The report adds: The fastest-growing plant on Earth has the potential to help overcome challenges with current sand-fixing methods including short lifespan, ecological risks and health issues.

Beijing on July 22 released a five-year conservation plan for the country’s forests and grasslands, which includes projects to be...

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