| Bamboo is one of the most easily renewable | | | | has brought renewed awareness to the problem |
| natural resources we have, which is why it has | | | | of over-logging. There are few forests in the |
| become a popular material for homeowners | | | | world today that have not felt the effects of |
| looking to go green on their next remodeling | | | | logging. Once cut down, a hardwood forest can |
| project. Harvesting bamboo forests causes a lot | | | | take hundreds of years to grow back to its |
| less damage to the environment than traditional | | | | original size. In the process, many species of |
| wood logging does. Along with solar panels, LED | | | | animals lose their habitat, and the natural balance |
| lighting and energy efficient appliances, using | | | | of the local ecosystem is thrown into disarray. |
| alternative building materials is yet another way in | | | | Bamboo, unlike, hardwood, grows very fast. Being |
| which people can cut back on their consumption | | | | a type of grass, bamboo is resilient and it can be |
| of scarce natural resources. So if you're planning | | | | harvested without doing damage to its root |
| on remodeling your back yard and installing a new | | | | system. Thus, almost no replanting is necessary. |
| fence, opt for bamboo fencing. It's not only good | | | | Bamboo poles are also very sturdy, and they can |
| for the planet, but it can also add a beautiful and | | | | be two or three times harder than timber wood. |
| exotic touch to your backyard decor. | | | | A forest of bamboo can produce about 20 times |
| Why is Bamboo Fencing Green? | | | | more quality building material than any hardwood |
| For many, many years (at least in the West) | | | | forest, and at a very quick rate. If done properly, |
| wooden fencing has been and still is the norm. | | | | bamboo harvests cause no damage to the local |
| The two types of wood most commonly used | | | | ecosystem and are actually quite sustainable. |
| for fences are pine and red cedar, but spruce, | | | | So if you're thinking of installing a new fence, go |
| white cedar, redwood and fir are also popular | | | | green by choosing bamboo fencing. It is good for |
| fencing woods. In the past few years however, | | | | the environment and it will spice up your backyard |
| an increased awareness of environmental issues | | | | with its unique look and texture. |