Preserving the genetic resources of the black poplar

The black poplar (Populus nigra L) is a dominant species along our riverbanks. Today, the diversity of this species is under threat from human activity in the Riparian forest and possible hybridization with ornamental and cultivated poplars.
The aim of the website is to:

• raise awareness of all aspects of the black poplar: biology, genetic diversity, programme and initiatives;

• make as people as possible aware of the need to protect this natural heritage: the general public, environmental protection associations, students, local authorities, etc.

The website: http://peupliernoir.orleans.inra.fr