Forest and Landscape Bamboo Reforestation

With the goal of rehabilitating denuded areas in watersheds in the country, the Bamboo Plantation Development Project of the expanded National Greening Program was launched by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in 2011. Bamboos can also stabilize river banks thus bamboo-planting were done in banks of Cagayan, Bicol, and Marikina rivers. [2]
Climate Adaptation Effectiveness

Fast-growing and low-maintenance bamboo, requiring watering only in the first year, can thrive in areas with poor soil conditions. They can even survive forest fires. Aside from rehabilitating soil, bamboo can effectively prevent erosion, especially on river banks. [1] Bamboo forests sequestrate an equal or more amount of carbon than other plants and also positively leverage smallholder livelihoods (Lobovikov et at., 2012).

Climate Hazards

  • Drought
  • Onset of Rainy Season
  • Rain-Induced Flooding

Locations

  • Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, Region II (Cagayan Valley)
  • Legazpi City, Albay, Region V (Bicol Region)
  • Marikina, Manila, NCR (National Capital Region)

Adaptation Sectors

  • Disaster Risk Reduction
  • Forestry
  • Water Management

CCET Instuments

  • Action Delivery

Target Group based on Vulnerability

Basic Sectors:

Evaluations

Economic / Financial Effectiveness
High

The DENR finds using bamboo for reforestation as economically viable [2]. Also, since bamboo is a good raw material for different products, it can be a source of income improving the economic status of communities where these bamboos are present [1].

Technical Feasibility
High

Bamboos can be propagated easily. For instance, a clump of B. philippinensis, a bamboo variety, produced 20 new bamboo culms or stems in one year. [1]

Social Acceptability
Mid

The solution's income-generating potential could indicate general social acceptance.

Environmental Impact
High (+)

Bamboos can rehabiliate soil, restore vegetative cover, and prevent soil erosion. [2]

Mitigation co-benefit

In a year, more than 5.0 tons of CO2 can be sequestered by one hectare of bamboos. [2]

Keywords

Bamboo Plantation, Bamboo Reforestation, Smallholder Livelihood

References

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