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, April 29, 2025 The Vega de Granada aquifer is the province’s main groundwater reserve, supplying 39 municipalities. However, nitrate concentrations frequently exceed the legal limit of 37.5 mg/L, a by‑product of intensive farming. A study conducted under the EU‑funded LIFE Wood for Future project, coordinated by the University of Granada, shows that poplar plantations…
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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 For you to enjoy over the holidays, we’re sharing a brief selection of the most popular posts in 2023 published on our blog for poplar and wood industry enthusiasts like you. 1. Why populiculture is a good investment The article highlights the increasing popularity of poplar plantations in Europe, emphasizing their unique business…
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ProPopulus Team In an effort to drive innovation in the forestry sector and enhance productivity in poplar cultivation, the University of León (ULE) has established a fruitful collaboration with Garnica, and its Research Group DRACONES. This partnership is part of the European project DIGIS3, which aims to promote the European Hub for Digital Innovation in…
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ProPopulus Team Poplar plantations have become increasingly popular in recent years due to their many advantages and the potential they represent for sustainable and profitable forestry. With a shorter investment horizon and a higher return on investment, poplar plantations are an attractive option for investors looking for a low-risk investment with a high return potential.…
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