TY  - GEN
TI  - Cuba-reforestation with bamboo as an ecological alternative for the sustainable production of construction materials and housing (Bamboo-biomass): a best practice case study
PB  - UNDP
KW  - LOW COST HOUSING
KW  - REFORESTATION
KW  - CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
KW  - HOUSING
KW  - BAMBOO
KW  - RENEWABLE RESOURCES
N2  -   Provides insight into a three year (2005-2007) multifaceted project carried out in the province of Holgiun, Granma and Villa Clara in Cuba that combined reforestation with bamboo with the production of a diverse range of low-cost alternative technologies and construction materials for housing and other products; furniture, handicraft and fuel blocks. Informs on the historical production and use of bamboo in Cuba and the projects general and specific goals. Discusses natural and technological environmental vulnerabilities and describes participants, experiences and benefits of the project
ER  -