Bamboo Grass

Bambusa

Bamboo is a versatile and fast-growing plant that thrives in various regions of Nepal. Known for its tall, woody stems and vibrant green leaves, bamboo adds a graceful and natural charm to the landscape. Bamboo is valued for its multiple uses, ranging from construction materials and furniture to handicrafts and paper production. The growth period of bamboo varies depending on the species, but typically it takes several years, ranging from 3 to 5 or even longer, for bamboo plants to establish and reach significant growth. The resilience and sustainability of bamboo make it an essential resource in Nepal’s ecological and economic context.

Trees planted

3,000 (to cover 1,000 hectares)

Location

Lukla District

community benefit

With its many uses, bamboo is an important resource

Carbon offset potential

1 hectare to sequester 2-5 tons of CO2 per year

Technical sheet

65 Nepalese Rupees (NPR)

Time to maturity

1 to 5 years, up to 50 years lifetime

Fast growth, renewable nature, many uses

500 Nepalese Rupees (NPR) / kg

Carbon sequestration

Mature bamboo plants can sequester around 12 to 30 tons of CO2 per hectare, 30% more than trees

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