Innovation

FAHUTAN PUBLIC RELATIONS — The Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), initiated the implementation of the Disaster Response Workshop as a strategic step to strengthen cross-sector collaboration in formulating post-disaster recovery efforts and enhancing environmental resilience in North Sumatra. The activity was carried out in collaboration with the Regional Executive Board (DPD) of JAGATARA...

HUMAS FAHUTAN — The Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), through the USU Bamboo Center of Excellence in Science and Technology (PUI Bambu USU), received a visit from PUI-PT Technoplast of Universitas Malikussaleh in the context of implementing academic and research collaboration, held at the Faculty of Forestry USU on Thursday, 22 January 2026. The...

Hello, Bestree!Good news once again comes from the Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (Fahutan USU). Two Fahutan USU lecturers have successfully obtained funding for Community Service Program proposals under the Equity USU Funding Scheme for the year 2025, through the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and Dissemination of Community Service Outcomes schemes.The funding was granted...

Hello, Bestree! The Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (Fahutan USU), has once again recorded a proud achievement: seven lecturer research titles secured funding under the USU Equity Program 2025, representing 20.59 percent of the total 34 research titles funded. The funding was granted based on Rector’s Decree of Universitas Sumatera Utara, with the following details:   Equity Program...

Hello, Bestree!  Good news comes from the USU Faculty of Forestry. This year, two of our lecturers have once again successfully received funding under the 2025 Emergency Disaster Response Community Service Program for the regions of Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. This achievement demonstrates the commitment of the academic community in supporting disaster management and...

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...

HUMAS FAHUTAN — The Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), together with the Research and Development Agency (Balitbang) of Labuhanbatu Utara Regency, presented the latest study findings on strategies for managing mangrove ecosystems along the eastern coast of Labuhanbatu Utara. The presentation was held during a research seminar at the Ridho Yaman Hall, Labura...

HUMAS FAHUTAN — The Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), held a Workshop on Updating the Undergraduate Forestry Curriculum as a strategic step to strengthen an Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and Merdeka Belajar–Kampus Merdeka (MBKM)-based curriculum. The activity aimed to ensure that the forestry curriculum remains adaptive to the development of science, technology, and the...

FORESTRY PR – The Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), achieved another remarkable accomplishment with the inauguration of four lecturers as permanent professors. They are Prof. Dr. Budi Utomo, S.P., M.P.; Prof. Dr. Arida Susilowati, S.Hut., M.Si.; Prof. Dr. Rudi Hartono, S.Hut., M.Si., IPM.; and Prof. Dr. Ir. Muhdi, S.Hut., M.Si., IPU., ASEAN Eng. The...

FORESTRY PR — USU continues to demonstrate its commitment to supporting food security and environmental sustainability through the second-year (2025) Fostered Village Community Service (PPM) program in Simangulampe Village, Baktiraja District, Humbang Hasundutan Regency (Humbahas). After the 2023 flash flood that struck the area, many residents’ farmlands became unproductive. However, this condition became a turning point...

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...

FORESTRY PR — The Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), together with Green Justice Indonesia (GJI), held the National Seminar on the Sustainable Optimization of Non-Timber Forest Products (HHBK) on Monday, September 15, 2025, at Prof. Dr. Suhadji Hadibroto Hall, Faculty of Economics and Business, USU.  This event featured a combination of speakers from academics,...

PR FHUT – Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), together with PKK Simalingkar A Village, held a goose farming extension program on Saturday, September 13, 2025, as part of efforts to strengthen food security and improve community welfare. The activity, held at the Village Hall Office, was led by Dr. Ir. Pindi Patana, S.Hut, M.Sc., who also...

FORESTRY PR – The Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), successfully held a Seminar & Talkshow on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, with the theme “Scientific Exploration of Natural Dyes and Fibers: From Laboratory to Industry” at Prof. Suhadji Hadibroto Hall, FEB USU. The event brought together researchers, academics, practitioners, and enthusiastic students to explore...