Poplars in Agroforestry: Sustainable Timber Production and Climate Gains

Key Points

• Investigate the role of poplars in agroforestry for sustainable timber production and climate improvements.
• Review of historical use of poplars in Belgian and Flemish landscapes.
• Analysis of agroforestry practices involving poplars.
• Assessment of ecological impacts on timber and climate.
• Poplars contribute significantly to sustainable timber production.
• Tree integration in agriculture improves landscape biodiversity.
• Positive effects on climate through carbon sequestration.