ProPopulus Team Assessing the health of a poplar plantation without physically setting foot on the ground is now a reality, thanks to a groundbreaking study conducted at the Ponferrada Campus of the University of León. Through the use of satellite imagery, biophysical modelling and artificial intelligence algorithms, a team of researchers has succeeded in identifying…
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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 Poplar, scientifically known as Populus, is a tree that has played an essential role in the ecology and economy of the Bierzo region in northwestern Spain. In addition to its importance for timber production, poplar has become a crucial subject of study for climate change adaptation. At the Ponferrada campus of the University…
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