This article presents the local knowledge of the Muong ethnic in Thanh Hoa province of use and management of bamboo shoots - an important forest resource. Bamboo shoots are familiar to the local people as an important food source and they are processed into different dishes that reflect the Muong eating behavior and characteristics. The regulations, customary laws relating to the management of the forest in general, and that ofthe bamboo shoots in particular reflect the Muong culture. Bamboo production expresses a strong cultural connection to nature and contributes to their ethnic solidarity. These experiences in use, development and management of bamboo shoots maintain their values in the modern life.