1. Introduction; 2 Distribution; 3. Taxonomy; 4. Ecological requirements; 5. Growth characteristics; 6. Establishment and Management; 7. Growth and development; 8. Biomass and Yield; 9. Felling cycle and fertilization application; 10. Introduction of Social forestry; 11. Need for raising bamboo plantation; 12. Problems and Prospects of bamboo plantation; 13. Utilization.