This document discusses the potential role of exotic poplar in increasing tree cover as an alternative for forest restoration in India. It notes that India's forest cover is only 21.05% of its geographical area, with low growing stock and mean annual increment in forests. Poplar is one of the preferred agroforestry species that provides both agricultural and wood products. However, the crash in poplar wood prices from 2001-2004 discouraged farmers from poplar plantations. As prices increased after 2004, poplar plantations have been rising again with annual plantings of around 80 million trees covering 0.04 million hectares as of 2013. Well-managed poplar plantations can provide a net income of around Rs. 200,000
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