Bambpp has long root systems that can reach down deep, drawing up nutrients where other plants would struggle, so they can grow on poor soil or on steep slopes. Those roots bind the soil together and prevent further erosion, with a single bamboo plant able to bind six cubic metres of dirt. It provides ground cover that helps to prevent run-off, keeps moisture in the soil, and eventually replenishes groundwater. The leaf drop begins to return organic matter to the soil, rebuilding fertility. Bamboo famously grows very fast, so it can make a difference quickly.
Bamboo is one of the top 10 solutions for reversing climate change.
