Around the world, bamboo species are routinely (31) _______ as part of forest eco-systems in national parks and (32) _______ but there is next to nothing that protects bamboo in the wild (33) _______ its own sake. However, some small steps are being taken to (34) _______ this situation. The UNEP-INBAR report will help conservationists to establish effective (35) _______ aimed at protecting valuable wild bamboo species. Towns end, too, sees the UNEP report as an important step forward in promoting the cause of bamboo (36) _______ “Until now, bamboo has been perceived as a second-class plant.

When you talk about places such as the Amazon, everyone always thinks (37) _______ the hardwoods. Of course, these are significant, but there is a tendency to overlook the plants they are associated (38) _______ which are often bamboo species. In many ways, it is the (39)_______ important plant known to man. I can’t think of another plant that is used so much and is so commercially important in so many countries.” He believes that the most important first step is to get scientists into the field. “We need to go out there, look at these plants and see how they (40) _______ and then use that information to conserve them for the future.”

Around the world, bamboo species are routinely (31) _______ as part of forest eco-systems in national