01 June 2024
Anonymous Writer
Undeniably, damage to various environmental elements has occurred in almost all corners of the country. Various acts of vandalism, such as tree destruction, have become common in various cities, including Medan. The high rate of tree damage in urban areas is clear evidence that the current urban environment is not okay. In fact, some damaged trees have been recorded endangering road users and the surrounding community. Not infrequently, this also causes economic and social losses in the neighborhood. The rise of tree damage and the lack of public awareness of the importance of maintaining environmental quality have aroused the spirit of environmental love of the USU Undergraduate Program in Forestry students batch 2022 to carry out a tree cleaning movement as a tangible proof of love for the environment.
Saturday, June 1, 2024, the tree cleaning movement around the city of Medan was held by the USU Undergraduate Program in Forestry students batch 2022 by aiming at several trees at several points in Medan city, including Jalan Dr. Mansyur, Jalan Iskandar Muda, Jalan Setiabudi and Jalan Jamin Ginting Medan. Wearing matching colored field clothes, the USU Undergraduate Program in Forestry students seemed enthusiastic about cleaning various trees from several nails, cables, and banners that disturbed and even damaged the trees.
The event, which involved 177 students, was attended by various parties, including the Head of the Forestry Study Program, Dr. Tito Sucipto, S.Hut., M.Si., IPU., ASEAN Eng., Lecturers of Bina Korsa and Survival Techniques Dr. Luthfi Hakim, S.Hut., M.Si., IPM and Ahmad Baiquni Rangkuti, S.Hut., M.Si as well as several representatives from the Water Resources Office, Medan Construction, and Medan City Highways.
Dr. Tito Sucipto, the Head of the Forestry Study Program, opened this activity with opening remarks. In his speech, he expressed his high appreciation for the students involved. He hoped that this activity could increase public awareness of the importance of protecting the environment, which would automatically improve the quality of the environment in the future. After the speech, the tree-cleaning activity continued by removing nails, banners, cables, and ropes from trees at various designated locations. The students in this activity clean trees and actively educate the surrounding community on the importance of maintaining healthy trees.
This tree-cleaning action received a warm welcome from various levels of society. Some even helped the students clean the trees wrapped around cables and stuck with rusty nails. The warm welcome and participation of the community have increased their enthusiasm in carrying out their actions even in the midst of the scorching sun. After cleaning the trees, this activity was closed with lunch at the USU Mini Stadium. According to Rivaldi, as the chief organizer, this tree-cleaning action has valuable momentum. Rivaldi also hopes this tree-cleaning action can increase public sensitivity to the environment, especially in maintaining tree health.
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