We all know this seriously threatens the longevity of a clump.
Structurally this makes good sense.
Aesthetically I find it to be repelling/obnoxious and disgusting- Personal preference.
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From: Dave Hodgkin
[mailto:dave.h...@gmail.com]
Sent: 06 November 2009 18:17
To: bamboo...@googlegroups.com
Cc: Arief Rabik; benjamin brown; Sarbjit Singh
Subject: Elephant foot detail in bamboo work
I thought a few of you might
have some valuable insight to this discussion point on humanitarian bamboo
regarding the cutting of bamboo culms at or below ground level
for asthetic reasons and use in structural footings
http://humanitarianbamboo.org/2009/elephant-foot-bamboo-culm/
yours
Dave Hodgkin