The International Commission on Poplars and Other Fast-Growing Trees Sustaining People and the Environment (IPC) is a treaty-based statutory body placed within the framework of FAO. The IPC comprises 38 Member Countries and is dedicated to reducing poverty and improving ecosystem services worldwide by fostering the sustainable management of fast-growing trees.
The IPC achieves its objectives by facilitation of technical exchange on research and sustainable practices related to fast-growing forests and trees.
Working Parties
Latest publications
Innovative practices in the sustainable management of fast-growing trees - Lessons learned from poplars and willows and other experiences with fast-growing trees around the world
28/02/2025
Planted forests account for 7 percent of the global forest area, covering 290 million hectares (ha) of land. About 131 million ha of planted forests are intensively cultivated for productive purposes with fast-growing trees (FGTs).
How can fast-growing trees optimize agroforestry benefits? The role of the International Commission on Poplars and Other Fast-Growing Trees Sustaining People and the Environment
30/11/2023
This brief provides information on the role of fast-growing trees in agroforestry and the scientific and technical role of the International Commission on Poplars and other Fast Growing Trees sustaining People and the Environment (IPC).
IPC Executive Committee to advance global cooperation on fast-growing trees at its 54th Session
17/09/2026
IPC Webinar on Priority Fast-Growing Tree Species, 9 July 2026
10/07/2026
Summary note - On 9 July 2026, the International Commission on Poplars and Other Fast-Growing Trees Sustaining People and the Environment (IPC) organized the webinar “From Country Needs to IPC Priorities for Fast-Growing Trees”.
Relevant links
- FAO Forestry site
- Forest genetic resources module on SFM Toolbox
- Forest reproductive material module on SFM Toolbox
- Management of planted forests module on SFM Toolbox
- Planted forests
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