Dear Poplar Colleague, We have received a number of requests to extend the deadline for submitting abstracts to the Fifth International Poplar Symposium. Accordingly, the conference organizers will now accept abstract through Friday, 16 April. We have received many good abstracts and anticipate a terrific September gathering. I look forward to seeing you in Orvieto. Please check the IPS-V website for latest details (http://ocs.entecra.it/index.php/IPS/5). Brian J. Stanton Managing Director, Tree Improvement Group GreenWood Resources 1500 S. W. First Avenue, Suite 940 Portland, Oregon 97204 tel: 971-733.7052 email: brian.stanton(a)gwrglobal.com Brian J. Stanton Managing Director, Tree Improvement Group GreenWood Resources 1500 S. W. First Avenue, Suite 940 Portland, Oregon 97204 tel: 971-733.7052 email: brian.stanton(a)gwrglobal.com