Bamboo is the fastest growing woody plant in the world. In fact, when placed in the proper climate certain types of bamboo can grow up to 6ft a day. The reason that bamboo can grow so fast is because it is a grass and not a tree. When harvested, 1/3 of the bamboo taken will completely grow back within one year. Thus, making bamboo one of the most renewable resources in the world and an excellent alternative to hardwoods. 
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