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 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 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 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 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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ProPopulus Team In 2024, the global timber and forestry industry is set to witness a series of significant events that will bring together professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts from around the world. These events span various themes, from sustainability and innovation to market trends and the future of European forests. Professionals and enthusiasts alike will have…
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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 With the entry into force of the new European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) on June 29, 2023, the European Union (EU) took a giant step towards actively contributing to the preservation of forest masses globally. The new EUDR regulation, published on June 9 in the Official Journal of the EU, aims to minimize…
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ProPopulus Team Despite sanctions on the imports of Russian and Belarusian, wood products, birch plywood and other wood products from Russia keep finding their way to the EU through third countries. As explained in our post on the alternatives that exist to Russian and Belarusian birch, the EU responded quickly with sanctions after Russia’s invasion…
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