ProPopulus Team With the growing demand for high-quality forest products, producing large-diameter timber has become a top priority for the industry. Choosing the right genotype and optimizing tree spacing are crucial to maximizing both productivity and the economic value of plantations. A recent study published in Industrial Crops and Products provides new empirical data that…
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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 The BioPoptech project has concluded with outstanding results, establishing itself as a key initiative for the future of the poplar sector in Spain. Throughout its development, it successfully brought together science, forestry, and industry with the goal of revitalizing and modernizing poplar plantations through an innovative, sustainable approach aligned with today’s challenges. Led…
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ProPopulus Team On June 13, the School of Agricultural and Forestry Engineering at the University of León will host Populus 360, a leading technical event for the poplar sector. Under the theme “Innovation, Collaboration and Challenges,” the event will bring together key stakeholders from the scientific, institutional and business communities to explore the major challenges…
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ProPopulus Team On March 28, the French company Néosylva — specialized in sustainable forest management, afforestation, reforestation, and carbon valorisation — presented a flagship poplar reforestation project at the Château d’Ussé site, in the heart of the Loire Valley (Indre-et-Loire), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During a day bringing together sector companies, technical partners, and…
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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 A recent investigation conducted and published by the NGO Earthsight has revealed significant irregularities in the timber trade within the European Union (EU). The NGO’s findings indicate that despite sanctions imposed on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, a black market for Russian birch plywood continues to operate, bypassing restrictions through…
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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 In 2025, the global wood and forestry industry is expected to witness a series of significant events that will bring together professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts from around the world. These events cover various topics, from sustainability and innovation to market trends and the future of European forests. Both professionals and enthusiasts will have…
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As the year comes to a close, we at ProPopulus would like to extend our warmest wishes to you all. May this festive season bring you joy, peace, and success in the coming year. Thank you for your continued trust and collaboration. We look forward to achieving even greater things together in 2025!
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