Bamboo of the Americas is a non-profit conservation action organization
established to ensure the sustained viability of native bamboo species
throughout the Americas. Native bamboo plants and habitat are disappearing rapidly. A solution is to cooperate with and assist regional botanic gardens and ecological institutions by establishing living and herbarium collections in
partner countries.

Our Assistance Program Objectives

• To establish national collections of native bamboo species.
• To research and document the growth habits and ecology of native
  bamboo,including endangered species and ensure their sustained futurethrough the
  training of students, propagation efforts and habitat restoration.
• To implement human resources and economic plans for the distribution and
  utilization of selected native bamboo species.
• To work together with local residents, indigenous groups, regional,
  national, and international government agencies and NGOs for the conservation of
  native bamboo resources.
• To enhance the awareness of the benefits of bamboo through eco-tourism and
  other educational activities.