High productive and climate adapted poplar clones for the energy and forestry sector in Baltic Sea Region
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| Coordinator | SweTree Technologies AB - SweTree Technologies AB, Uppsala |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 874 612 |
| Project duration | July 2013 - June 2016 |
| Status | Completed |
Purpose and goal
The objective of the project was to commercialize SnowTiger, a poplar clone mix for Scandinavia and the Baltic Sea region. The following milestones were set: 1. To establish cost effective production of planting material; 2. To evaluate SnowTiger poplars, using scientific methods, in the climate in the Baltic Sea region; 3. To introduce SnowTiger clones to customers; 4. To summarize the information about SnowTiger in a brochure for customers.
Expected results and effects
The project has achieved all of the aforementioned milestones and is on track to commercialize the SnowTiger in Scandinavia and the Baltic region.
Planned approach and implementation
WP 1 Evaluation of establishment methods in R&D plantations - field studies. Purpose: To evaluate establishment methods of poplar plantations on different soils in the Baltic Region. WP 2 Evaluation of production methods of the planting stock. Purpose: To find reliable partners/nurseries able to deliver the plant material of good quality to the customers. WP 3 Evaluation of the product - the SnowTiger poplar clones - using scientific methods. WP 4 Development of business model for marketing SnowTiger in Scandinavia and the Baltic Region.