Dear Poplar and Willow Colleague, The technical program of the Fifth International Poplar Symposium (IPS-V) (http://ocs.entecra.it/index.php/IPS/5) is now available on the conference website for you review. (See under Structure on the Navigation bar.) The program includes a terrific listing of scientific sessions, keynotes, oral presentations, posters, field tours, and more. So please take a look and proceed to making your conference registration if you have not already done so. The Orvieto meeting will prove to be one of the most rewarding conferences from a scientific, industrial, and cultural perspective. No one should miss this important meeting. I look forward to seeing you in September. Warm Regards, Brian Brian J. Stanton Managing Director, Tree Improvement Group GreenWood Resources 1500 S. W. First Avenue, Suite 940 Portland, Oregon 97204 tel: 971-533.7052 email: <mailto:brian.stanton@gwrglobal.com> brian.stanton(a)gwrglobal.com