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Which one of the following is known as ‘poor man’s timber’?

Which one of the following is known as ‘poor man’s timber’? Correct Answer Bamboo

Explanations:

  • Poor man's timber is Bamboo as it is used in all aspects of life.
  • It has unique properties such as quick growth, tensile strength, availability and renewability
  • It is also an icon of versatility.
  • It forms part of the paper we use every day and of the houses we build.

 Additional Information

  • Bamboo is edible. New shoots are harvested while they are still soft.
  • A Panda's diet is 99% made up of bamboo shoots, poles and leaves around 12-38 kg every day.
  • There are over 1,500 species of bamboo in the world. Australia has around 400 and we specialise in the top 50 species that suit home gardens the best.

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