As the tree grows, its secondary aerial roots begin to appear. These form the foundation of the bridge. These roots are ...

But around 180 years ago, they came up with a solution — creating bridges out of the roots of the Indian rubber tree (Ficus elastica). Canes of bamboo are tied between the trees and across the ...

These bridges, which are not only functional but also an essential component of the local ecology, are "grown" over decades ...

The living root bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage tag contender, is woven entirely from the aerial roots of rubber fig trees, creating a living, breathing pathway that grows stronger with time.