Abstract:
There are 176 types of bamboo throughout Indonesia. The existence of bamboo in
Indonesia has a very important role for the community, especially in the use of bamboo by
the community. However, until now there is no definitive information related to the type of
bamboo utilization in Kuantan Singingi Regency of Riau Province. This research aims to find
out various forms of bamboo utilization by the community in Kuantan Singingi Regency. The
research was conducted by explorative descriptive methods and open interviews. Data on the
form of bamboo utilization is tabulated in the form of tables and described. Based on the
results of research, the most commonly used type of bamboo is the type of bamboo derived
from the bamboo clan. The most commonly used organs are rods that are often used to be
used as building construction materials, handicrafts, and fishing tools.
