ProPopulus Team On 7 May 2026, Granada will host the training day “Identification and monitoring of damage in poplar plantations through citizen science and artificial intelligence”, an event aimed at poplar growers, forest managers and professionals interested in poplar health and new digital tools applied to the sector. The activity is part of a project…
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ProPopulus Team On April 8th 2026, a webinar will take place focusing on the use of artificial intelligence and citizen science to monitor forest health, with particular attention to poplar. The session, organised by the University of León and Propopulus, will involve the participation of the European Institute of Planted Forest (IEFC) and Garnica, and…
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ProPopulus Team With the aim of encouraging the development of alternative hardwood species, the Belgian organisation Hout Info Bois launched the campaign Be creative! With the poplar! This initiative focuses on highlighting the potential of poplar as a versatile and competitive material aligned with evolving market demands. After just over a year, the sector has…
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ProPopulus Team In France, the Merci le Peuplier initiative entered a new phase on January 1st 2026. After more than a decade of operation, the current Merci le Peuplier Charter has come to an end and has been transformed into a new action entitled Merci le Peuplier – Soutien à la filière (Thanks to Poplar–…
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ProPopulus Team Poplars, key features of Europe’s river landscapes and vital to the timber industry, face an increasing challenge: adapting to the impacts of climate change. Rising temperatures, irregular rainfall, and the spread of new pests and diseases threaten their productivity and the stability of an entire value chain that depends on high-quality wood. To…
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ProPopulus Team One of the great challenges of our time is finding sustainable and less polluting sources to meet the growing global demand for energy and chemicals. In this context, the poplar tree emerges as a promising alternative, capable of making a significant contribution to the transition to a more sustainable economy, thanks to its…
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ProPopulus Team The recent recognition of the poplar clones MC and Luisa Avanzo by the Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) and the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) marks a turning point for the use of this wood in construction. These clones have been included in the list of woods suitable for structural use. This milestone…
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ProPopulus Team On November 22, 2023, the European Parliament adopted its position on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) with overwhelming support—426 votes in favor, 125 against, and 74 abstentions. This regulation, having undergone a public consultation process and various amendments, establishes ambitious measures to reduce packaging, limit specific types, and prohibit the use…
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ProPopulus Team Moving toward a more circular economy is one of the challenges of the European Union for the next decade. Succeeding in replacing the current linear economic system with a circular one could generate many benefits for society. According to the European Parliament, along with other benefits, we could also reduce pressure on the…
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