World Top Scientist Seminar of the USU Faculty of Forestry — Prof. Monika Kuffer

Hello, Bestree!The USU Faculty of Forestry is proud to present the World Top Scientist Seminar, which this time features the theme: “Sustainable Urban Growth and Climate Resilience”   This special event brings an international speaker:Prof. Monika KufferUniversity of Twente(H-Index: 29) Moderator:Dr. Anita Zaitunah, S.Hut., M.Sc.   Mark the Date, Bestree!Day, Date: Thursday, 4 December 2025Time: 13.30 – 15.00 WIBVenue: Damar Room,...

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Practitioner Lecture: Utilizing UAVs for the Analysis of Healing Forest Parameters

Hello, Bestree!The Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara, once again presents a Practitioner Lecture for the Odd Semester of Academic Year 2025/2026 for the course UAV Monitoring for Conservation (KSH 7).   In this session, we will learn directly about:“Utilizing UAVs for the Analysis of Healing Forest Parameters” A topic that is highly relevant to the world of...

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Practitioner Lecture: Technology for Forest and Land Fire Control

Hello, Bestree!The USU Faculty of Forestry will hold a Practitioner Lecture for the Odd Semester of Academic Year 2025/2026 for the course Hydrometeorological Disaster Mitigation (KSH 7).The topic presented is:“The Use of Technology in Forest and Land Fire Control.”   This event features the speaker:Chaerul Parsaulian Ginting S, S.Hut.(Head of Manggala Agni Daops Sumatera IV/Pekanbaru) Course Lecturer:Mariah Ulfa,...

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Practitioner Lecture: Hydrometeorological Disaster Mitigation — Focusing on Forest and Land Fire Prevention

Hello, Bestree!The USU Faculty of Forestry once again presents a Practitioner Lecture for the Odd Semester of Academic Year 2025/2026 for the Hydrometeorological Disaster Mitigation Course (KSH 7). This time, the discussion will focus on a highly crucial topic: “Forest and Land Fire Prevention”   This session will feature an experienced speaker:Chaerul Parsaulian Ginting S, S.Hut.Head of Manggala Agni...

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Practitioner Lecture: UAV Technology for Conservation

Hello, Bestree!The USU Faculty of Forestry is holding a Practitioner Lecture for the Odd Semester of Academic Year 2025/2026 for the course UAV Monitoring for Conservation (KSH 7) with the topic:“UAV Technology in Ecotourism, Mangroves, and Healing Forest.”   Speaker:Ferry Aulia, S.Hut.GIS Manager, YOSL–OIC (Yayasan Orangutan Sumatera Lestari – Orangutan Information Centre) Course Lecturer:Mariah Ulfa, S.Hut., M.Sc. Mark the...

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Academic Excellence Alone Is Not Enough: A Key Message for Prospective USU Forestry Graduates Ahead of Graduation

FORESTRY PR — The Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), emphasized that becoming a forestry graduate is not solely about academic excellence. Ahead of graduation, prospective graduates were provided with reinforcement in soft skills, professional ethics, and environmental responsibility to enable them to become problem solvers in addressing future forestry and sustainability challenges. This message...

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Practitioner Lecture: Fundamentals of Forest and Land Fires

Hello, Bestree!   The Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), is once again presenting a Practitioner Lecture for the Odd Semester of the 2025/2026 Academic Year. This time, the course Hydrometeorological Disaster Mitigation (KSH 7) will be delivered by a professional practitioner with direct field experience in handling forest and land fires.   This session will feature Chaerul...

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Practitioner Lecture: Management & Control Strategies for Plant Pests in Industrial Plantation Forests Held at the USU Faculty of Forestry

Hello, Bestree! The Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara, once again presents the Practitioner Lecturer Program for the Odd Semester of the 2025/2026 Academic Year as a platform for learning directly from industry experts. In this session, the course Forest Pests and Diseases (BDH 5) will discuss an important topic on the Management and Control Strategies...

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BRIN General Lecture Held at the USU Faculty of Forestry: Discussing Forest Biotechnology and Plant Genetic Engineering

Hello, Bestree!The Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), once again presents a high-quality academic activity through a General Lecture featuring researchers from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN). This public lecture carries a major theme on forest biotechnology and plant genetic engineering, two fields that are currently gaining significant attention in sustainable forestry...

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USU Faculty of Forestry Practitioner Teaching: Exploring BRIN Research on Aren and Gambir Commodities

Hello, Bestree! The USU Faculty of Forestry once again held the Practitioner Teaching activity for the Odd Semester of the 2025/2026 Academic Year for the Non-Timber Forest Products Course (HUT 3C & HUT 3D). In this session, students will learn directly about BRIN research related to aren and gambir commodities, ranging from processing technologies to future...

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USU Forestry Practitioner Teaching: Exploring Clear-Cut Silviculture & Pest Risks with an Expert from PT Toba Pulp Lestari

Hello, Bestree! The Odd Semester Practitioner Teaching returns with a highly relevant topic for those studying forest management and forest protection. This session’s topic:“Concept of Clear-Cut Silviculture with Artificial Regeneration and Its Pest and Disease Risks.” Speaker:Adventris Lestarina Hutagaol, S.P., M.Si.R&D Manager, PT Toba Pulp Lestari Course Lecturer:Prof. Dr. Ir. Yunasfi, M.Si. Day, Date: Monday, 17 November 2025Venue: Lecture Room,...

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Practitioner Teaching: A Comprehensive Exploration of Gambir Potential with BRIN

Hello, Bestree!The USU Faculty of Forestry once again held the Practitioner Teaching activity for the Odd Semester of the 2025/2026 Academic Year for the Non-Timber Forest Products Course (HUT 3C & HUT 3D). In this session, students will explore the gambir commodity in greater depth, including its characteristics, utilization, and future research opportunities. This activity features...

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USU Forestry Practitioner Teaching: Learning “The Way to the Sustainability” with an Expert from PT Toba Pulp Lestari

Hello, Bestree! The Odd Semester Practitioner Teaching returns for the Forest Pests and Diseases Course (BDH 5) with an exciting and relevant topic: “The Way to the Sustainability.” This time, we will learn directly from an industry practitioner: Adventris Lestarina Hutagaol, S.P., M.Si.R&D Manager, PT Toba Pulp Lestari Course Lecturer:Prof. Dr. Ir. Yunasfi, M.Si. Day, Date: Monday, 10 November 2025Venue: Lecture...

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Conservation Camp 5 Is Ready to Begin! Join the Exciting Adventure in Rantau Panjang!

Hello, Bestree!For those of you taking the Forest Resource Conservation Interest, the most anticipated field activity is finally back: Conservation Camp 5! Date: 21–23 November 2025Location: USU Ecolodge Rantau Panjang, Timbang Lawan Village, Bahorok District, Langkat Regency, North Sumatra For three days, you will take part in various field activities, starting from forest trekking, conservation practice, to...

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Learning from the Expert: Prof. Nanang Masruchin Discusses Palm in USU Faculty of Forestry’s Practitioner Lecture

Hello, Bestree!The Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) invites all students from classes HUT 3C and HUT 3D to attend the Practitioner Lecture for the Odd Semester of Academic Year 2025/2026 in the course Non-Timber Forest Products, with the topic Palm. This session will feature Prof. Nanang Masruchin, S.T., M.T., Ph.D., from the Research Center...

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