Poplars and Willows: Trees for Society and the Environment

Published in 2014 by CABI, this comprehensive volume was developed to address the critical role of the Populus and Salix genera in global forestry. It was conceived as a scholarly resource to synthesize decades of research into the biological, ecological, and industrial applications of these rapidly growing trees, providing a standardized reference for scientists, policymakers, and land managers focused on sustainable development.

Edited by Jud G. Isebrands and Jim Richardson, the text reflects a multi-disciplinary effort to capture the transition of poplar and willow cultivation from traditional timber production to modern bioenergy and environmental restoration strategies. The design emphasizes clarity and empirical depth, and upon its release, the work was received by the academic community as a definitive compendium on the species' genetic potential and their multifaceted utility in climate change mitigation.