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Bamboo Utilization

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The Bamboo associated Art Tradition, which dates back to the colonial era of Sri Lanka, is an important and valuable art form unique to Sri Lanka. Accordingly, this is still seen in various parts of Sri Lanka today, and it is because of the bamboo resources in the country that it has become such an industry. That is why today the bamboo resource in Sri Lanka has become a raw material to support the household economy. There are about 14 species of bamboo in the bamboo resource of Sri Lanka, most of which are cultivated and the rest are found in botanical gardens. It is also the most mountainous type of bamboo bush in the country. These are found in all three major climatic zones of Sri Lanka and surveys have shown that Ochlandra Stridula and Bambusa are the most common endemic species in the country. The highest distribution of these is in the Kalutara area. In terms of the use of this resource of such value, it is used for the home craft industry, housing and construction. Although thi

Eco-Friendliness of Traditional Heritage

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Among the industries that are able to showcase the creative potential of the Sri Lankans, the most popular are the Cane, Reed and Bamboo industries which are the most popular in the rural areas. Today, special attention is being paid to such fields. This is because of the fact that substandard plastic products are now closer to people's lives. The use of plastic equipment results in the addition of a number of wastes to the earth that have not decayed over the years and are difficult to recycle. They directly and indirectly affect not only humans and animals but also plants. The best way to control the ingress of this non-recyclable material into the environment, which is one of the most serious problems today, is to use products made from natural reeds, bamboo and canes in our daily lives. In the past, people who lived in rural areas used canes, bamboo, and reeds as raw materials to make utensils, boxes, and mats needed for everyday life. But today, with the advent of modern techn