Rectangular Bamboo Cutting Board with handle Measures 12 3/4" x 9 1/4" x 3/8" Bamboo is Harder than Maple Denser than wood cutting boards, giving you a more cut resistant surface and less bacteria build-up Conserves Hardwood Forests Note* Bamboo is the fastest growing woody plant in the world. In fact, certain types of bamboo can grow up to 8 feet per day. This astounding growth is because bamboo is a grass - not a tree. When harvested, up to 1/3 of the bamboo will fully grow back within one year. This makes bamboo an excellent alternative to hardwoods.