Unasylva is an international journal of forestry and forest industries published by FAO in English, French and Spanish. The latest issue (nr. 221) is dedicated to poplars and willows, containing articles adapted from presentations to the 22nd session of the International Poplar Commission held in Santiago, Chile from 28 November to 2 December 2004 that focused on enhancing the contribution of poplars and willows to sustainable forestry and rural development, particularly in developing countries and those with economies in transition. One of the articles is on "Poplars in biotechnology research" by H. Marchadier and P. Sigaud. See http://www.fao.org/docrep/008/a0026e/a0026e00.htm or contact [email protected] for more information.

03/11/2005