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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...

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...

FORESTRY PR — The Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), organized the Socialization of Forest Youthverse and the Forestry Generation Showcase as an effort to strengthen the role of young people in responding to the challenges of the climate crisis and sustainable forest management. This activity served as a collaborative space for students to...

FORESTRY PR — Students of Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) once again demonstrated their environmental concern through ECOWPOT, a biodegradable pot made from cow dung and bamboo shavings. This innovation emerged as a solution to coastal abrasion, tidal flooding, and plastic pollution faced by coastal communities. The ECOWPOT innovation was initiated by a team led by Miduk...

FORESTRY PR — The Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), conducted a field practicum through an educational visit to PT Toba Pulp Lestari (TPL) on Wednesday, 29 October 2025. This activity was attended by students together with the course lecturer, Prof. Dr. Ir. Yunasfi, M.Si., with the aim of strengthening students’ competence in understanding...

FORESTRY PR — The Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), once again held the Academic and Student Talk (BADAK) activity with the theme “Undergraduate Thesis Supervisor Selection Series.” The event took place in the Akasia–Balsa Room and was attended by students from the 2023 cohort as well as those who have not yet chosen...

The Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), once again held the Academic and Student Talk activity, known as BADAK. This time, the theme raised was the Thesis Supervisor Selection (DPS) Series. This event will be held on:Day, Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025Time: 11:40–13:20 WIBPlace: Akasia–Balsa Room, Faculty of Forestry, USU   In this session, students will receive...

FORESTRY PR — Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) once again became a national focal point with the successful implementation of the Indonesian Forestry Student National Seminar (SMKI 2025) on November 6, 2025, at the USU Student Center. More than 48 forestry universities from across Indonesia attended this major forum to discuss the strategic role of the...

FORESTRY PR — The Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), continues its commitment to improving students’ academic quality through the Inhouse Training on Scientific Writing, held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the Faculty of Forestry, Kwala Bekala. The event was attended by undergraduate forestry students (mandatory for the 2023 cohort) and featured three...

Hello Bestree! The Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), is once again holding a guest lecture in the Odd Semester of Academic Year 2025/2026, featuring an experienced practitioner as the speaker. This event will discuss the topic “Characteristics of Watershed Stability” with Ir. Indra Nurdianyoto, S.T., M.T., IPM., Head of ASA WS Toba Asahan Service...

Hello Bestree!The Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), reminds all students to prepare for the Midterm Exams (UTS) and Final Exams (UAS) by bringing the required items.   The mandatory items are: KTM (Student ID Card) KRS (Study Plan Card) SPH (Black-White Uniform) ATL (Complete Stationery) This regulation is implemented to ensure the smooth conduct of examinations as well as to...

Hello, Bestree!The Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), is once again presenting a Guest Lecture for the Odd Semester of the 2025/2026 Academic Year in the course Watershed Management (MNH 7).   Topic: Multidisciplinary Watershed ManagementSpeaker: Ir. Indra Nurdianyoto, S.T., M.T., IPM. (Head of ASA WS Toba Asahan Service Division)Course Lecturer: Dr. Ir. Samsuri, S.Hut., M.Si.,...

FORESTRY PR — Amid major conservation challenges, a group of Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) students launched a breakthrough through the ECOREST program (Eco-Learn, Responsible Action, Sustainable Solution, and Transformation). This movement is designed to bridge indigenous communities and the government in protecting the Batang Toru Forest, one of the world’s key ecosystems and the habitat...

HUMAS FAHUTAN – Conservation today is not only about protecting forests and wildlife but also about creating major opportunities in sustainable economics. This message emerged in the public lecture entitled “Bioprospecting and Conservation Business Opportunities” held by the Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), on Thursday (18/9). This event, part of the 11th Anniversary of...

In celebration of the 11th Anniversary of the USU Faculty of Forestry and the 26th Anniversary of the Forestry Study Program, the Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), proudly presents a Public Lecture combined with the World Top Scientist Seminar in one inspiring agenda. Theme: Bioprospecting, Conservation Business Opportunities, and the Future of Wildlife ConservationDay,...