Although native to Australia, Eucalyptus species are found throughout Europe. At present, they are located mainly in the Iberian Peninsula and Eucalyptus globulus is the most commonly planted species. Climate forecasts anticipate an expansion of Eucalyptus to other regions of Europe. The fast growth of E. globulus, together with its resprouting ability and wood properties, has promoted the use of this species in the Iberian Peninsula. The total volume of E. globulus harvested there was close to 14 million m³ in 2019. Eucalyptus species represent the main source of raw material for the pulp and paper industries and provide an important source of income to non-industrial owners. Being exotic fast-growing trees, their expansion has also been associated with negative environmental impacts. The species therefore poses a series of challenges, while also generating opportunities. The objectives of this review paper are: (1) to summarize the importance of Eucalyptus plantations in Europe; (2) to analyse the opportunities and challenges of this genus in present and future plantations in Europe; (3) to assess to what extent forest management, at both stand and landscape levels, can reduce negative impacts; (4) to make policy and management recommendations that may support the use of this genus in other European regions. These aims are accomplished based on a thorough literature review, particularly focused on research developed in the Iberian Peninsula.

尽管桉树原产于澳大利亚，但在整个欧洲都有发现。目前，它们主要位于伊比利亚半岛，而桉树是最普遍种植的物种。气候预测预计桉树将扩展到欧洲其他地区。球形大肠杆菌的快速生长及其发芽能力和木材特性促进了该物种在伊比利亚半岛的使用。的总体积蓝桉收获有接近14000000米³在2019年桉树种类代表了制浆造纸工业的主要原材料来源，并为非工业所有者提供了重要的收入来源。作为异国快速生长的树木，它们的扩张还与负面的环境影响相关联。因此，该物种带来了一系列挑战，同时也带来了机遇。本文的目标是：（1）总结桉树的重要性欧洲的人工林；（2）分析该属在欧洲现在和将来的种植园中的机遇和挑战；（3）评估林分林分和景观水平在何种程度上可以减少负面影响；（4）提出政策和管理建议，以支持在欧洲其他地区使用该属。这些目标是在全面的文献综述的基础上实现的，尤其是针对伊比利亚半岛开展的研究。