ProPopulus Team The company Bosques y Ríos has achieved the certification of the first poplar plantation in Spain as a carbon dioxide (CO₂) absorption project, meeting the standards of the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge (MITECO). This certification highlights the importance of such projects in the fight against climate change and positions…
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ProPopulus Team Pedro Garnica, co-founder and president of Grupo Garnica, founder of the poplar-growing company Bosques y Ríos, and founding member and former Chairman of ProPopulus, passed away on 17 September 2024, leaving an indelible mark on the forestry industry. A staunch defender of the bioeconomy, for Pedro Garnica, the poplar was not only a…
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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 The 27th Session of the International Poplar Commission and Other Fast-Growing Trees for People and Environment Sustainability (IPC27) has announced an extension of the abstract submission deadline until August 5, 2024. This crucial event will take place from October 21 to 25, 2024, at the Palais des Congrès in Bordeaux, France. It will…
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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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ProPopulus Team The 27th Session of the International Commission on Poplars and Other Fast-Growing Trees Sustaining People and the Environment (IPC27), themed “Poplars and Other Fast-Growing Trees for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation – Pathways to Climate Resilience and Carbon Neutral Societies,” will take place from October 21-25, 2024, at the Palais des congrès in…
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ProPopulus Team The European timber industries, of which the poplar chain is a major part, are increasingly concerned about the implementation of the European Union’s Regulation against Deforestation and Forest Degradation (EUDR). In a document published on 12 March, the European timber industries expressed their concerns. The document’s signatories include EOS (European Sawmill Industry Organisation),…
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ProPopulus team The European Union’s recent Regulation on Deforestation and Forest Degradation (EUDR) has triggered a series of significant changes in the forestry industry, with the aim of promoting the sustainability and conservation of natural resources. In this article, we analyse how these regulations affect companies in the sector and what steps they need to…
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ProPopulus Team The Marjal Granada Poplar Producers Association celebrates a significant milestone by incorporating one hundred members and over 1,400 hectares of cultivation. This association, born within the context of the European project LIFE Wood for the Future, is at the forefront of forest sustainability and innovation in the sector. Driven by the University of…
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ProPopulus Team The European forestry industry faces a pivotal moment in the wake of the new European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). European forests must adapt to more sustainable practices to minimize global deforestation and degradation. Among the myriad of options, one stands out prominently: the versatile and fast-growing poplar tree. As the forestry sector seeks…
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