Poplars and willows form an important component of forestry and agricultural systems, providing a wide range of wood and non-wood products. This book synthesizes research on poplars and willows, providing a practical worldwide overview and guide to their basic characteristics, cultivation and use, issues, problems and trends. Prominence is given to environmental benefits and the importance of poplar and willow cultivation in meeting the needs of people and communities, sustainable livelihoods, land use and development.

As one of the most influential horticulturists of the early 20th century, Liberty Hyde Bailey was uniquely qualified to pen this comprehensive guide to poplar cultivation. Filled with practical advice and deep insights into the history and ecology of poplar trees, this book is an essential reference for anyone interested in forestry, landscaping, or agriculture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

index; bibliog.; orig. publ., 1958 as Poplars in forestry and land use, FAO forestry & forest product studies: 12; with correction slip