[donmobay]

i do think it can. massive planting projects with students and dept of agric. teaching and learning... erosion control. i havent seen the mountain eroding where the bamboo is planted. can bamboo be sold as an export?? yes... =jobs can furniture be made out of it yes = jobs and exports...the d.r. taxes imports and exports... more $$$ taxes...construction and building ... yes very popular in other parts of the world... houses built faster and cheaper. jobs taxes skills... putting some empty wharehouses to work... making furniture.. oh people lov bamboo furniture.... planting bamboo is good for all... good for greenhouse gas exchange $$$ program. building, erosion, farming teaching factories. i have seen wood houses here that are very old... no need for concrete boxes..