The Chinese will tell you that bamboo is resilient, its root systems self-propagating, and its form reflective of local conditions. Among the hardiest plants, producing the most durable woods, the strength of bamboo comes from its flexibility. Once planted it is difficult to suppress.
Read Jane Wales’s blog post on Huffington Post:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jane-wales/fostering-the-green-shoot_b_1914412.html
