04 July 2023
Anonymous Writer
As the academic year transitions from the even to the odd semester, 2021 cohort students of the Forestry Study Program at Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) participated in the Forest Ecosystem Introduction Practice (P2EH). This practice is a mandatory course for all Forestry Study Program students at USU, alongside the Field Work Practice (PKL) scheduled for the following year.
The 10-day program aims to introduce students to forest ecosystems through activities such as forest vegetation analysis, wildlife observation, identification of flora and fauna, including non-timber forest products (NTFPs), and socio-economic forestry studies.
Students also receive theoretical and practical training in basic forest survival skills, an essential competency for rangers. Topics include travel management, first aid, survival techniques, and mountaineering, which are directly practiced in the field.
During the program, students are trained to plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate activities. This ensures that graduates of the Forestry Study Program at USU are well-prepared to work in diverse environments and are accustomed to outdoor life.
A total of 129 P2EH participants, 22 field assistants, field supervisors, academic advisors, and P2EH organizers participated in the program, held at KHDTK Hutan Diklat Pondok Buluh, Dolok Panribuan District, Simalungun Regency, North Sumatra, near Lake Toba.
The Dean of the Faculty of Forestry USU encouraged students to take P2EH seriously and enjoy it as an opportunity to experience the real forestry work environment. Alumni of the Faculty of Forestry USU are known for their resilience and adaptability to various field conditions. P2EH is a compulsory course in the fourth semester, conducted during the 10-day break between the even and odd semesters. Indirectly, P2EH embodies the concept of "independent learning" through hands-on, site-level education.
In his remarks, the Head of the Forestry Study Program USU, Dr. Tito Sucipto, and the Head of P2EH, Yunus Afifuddin, M.Si., emphasized the importance of fostering team spirit and group cohesiveness. Fieldwork in the forest to complete assignments cannot be done individually. Therefore, effective team management is crucial for task delegation and ensuring the rights and responsibilities of each student are met.
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