Widely distributed in Asia,Africa and Latin America,bamboo and rattan are the most important non-timber forest products among the world's plant and forest resources.These versatile plants have a great potential in povedy reduction,industty development and sustainable development in rural areas.
Foreword
Preface
Part Ⅰ Bamboo
Chapter 1 0ntroduction
1.Bamboo Distribution
1.1 Distribution in the World
1.2 Distribution in China
2.Importance of Bamboo Industry
Chapter 2 Botanica0 Characters of Bamboo
Chapter 3 Basis of Bamboo Forest Silviculture
Chapter 4 Establishment and Management of Bamboo Plantations SnChina
Chapter 5 Conservation of Bamboo Resources and Genetic Improvement
Chapter 6 Management of Insect Pests and Diseases on Bamboos
Chapter 7 Comprehensive Benefits of Bamboo Forests
Chapter 8 Structure and Properties of Bamboo
Part Ⅱ Rattan
Sustainable Development