The Development of the Hybrid Poplar Processing Industry in P. R. China

摘要

Hybrid poplar was introduced to China in the 1970s and rapidly established itself as an important plantation timber. Poplar is grown in several provinces including Shandong, Heinan, Jiangsu, Anhui, Hubei and Hunan and supports a large number of industries producing a variety of products including plywood, blockboard, sliced veneer, MDF, particleboard, OSB, LVL and reassembled veneer. This paper outlines the development of the hybrid poplar processing industry, the main products produced by the industry, and its future prospects.