24 September 2004 - The contribution of poplars and willows to sustainable forestry and rural development will be the subject of discussion at the next four yearly full Session meeting of the International Poplar Commission to be held from 28 November to 2 December 2004 in Santiago, Chile.

Policy makers, forest managers, forest scientists and academics, both from private and public institutions, as well as indigenous peoples and students are welcome to participate. The meeting will be followed by study tours in Chile to demonstrate the diversity of social, environmental and economic application of poplar and willows for sustainable forestry and rural development.