ABSTRACT Bamboo is a non-timber forest product that is widely used by the community. Bamboo plays a role in the hydrological system and soil stability, especially in areas with high slopes, such as Pangkalan Koto Baru District, Lima Puluh Kota Regency, West Sumatra Province. The strategic role of bamboo has not been supported by data on the existence of bamboo. The purpose of this study w…