POPLARS
Poplars are an excellent choice for erosion-prone hill country. Their extensive, deep root network stabilises soil and reduces erosion and damage to watercourses. They can provide shade and shelter for livestock, drought fodder during dry summers and at the end of their useful life they can be harvested for timber. Additionally, poplars contribute to carbon sequestration and if criteria is met they can be registered in the Emissions Trading Scheme.​
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Carbon Farming Update by Agri Intel
Poplars and the Emissions Trading Scheme
Sam Mander from Agri Intel spoke at a TLC workshop about current on-farm opportunities within the Emissions Trading Scheme and how to capitalise on them, with a particular focus on poplars categorised under exotic hardwoods.