Research

Faculty of Forestry

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At the USU Faculty of Forestry, research is at the core of academic activities, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and innovation. Our lecturers are experts in four main areas: Forest Management, Silviculture, Forest Product Technology, and Forest Resource Conservation. They serve not only as dedicated educators but also as research leaders who shape the course of knowledge. Through a wide range of in-depth and innovative research, we contribute to scientific development in various fields of forestry, providing relevant solutions to society's challenges. Our academic community is actively engaged in a kaleidoscope of research that reflects a diversity of interests and expertise, supporting the university's academic development and providing significant benefits to society.

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Faculty Expert

Faculty of Forestry is the leading Faculty of Forestry in North Sumatra, Faculty of Forestry is a hotspot for the best experts in each field available at USU. You can find experts from each field below.

Biodiversity Conservation

Forest Management

Geographic Information System

Urban Forest Science

Flora and Fauna Conservation

Environmental Services

Forest Biotechnology

Remote Sensing

Forest Cultivation

Silviculture

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CAPTURE THE MOMENT, PRESERVE THE FUTURE!

25 Oct 2026

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Schedule for 5th National Essay Competition at Red Colony Law Fair IX

24 Nov

schedule 08:00 AM - 02:56 AM

place Sri Kesari Warmadewa Mandapa Session Room, Universitas Warmadewa

Inauguration Agenda for Free Clean Drinking Water Facility at Faculty of Forestry USU

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schedule 08:00 AM - 02:56 AM

place Faculty of Forestry USU, Campus 2 Kwala Bekala, Deli Serdang

Healthy Thursday at the Faculty of Forestry USU: Building Fitness and Strengthening Togetherness

15 Oct

schedule 05:00 PM - 02:56 AM

place Faculty of Forestry USU, USU Campus 2, Kwala Bekala, Deli Serdang

Faculty of Forestry USU Top Scientist Webinar 2026

30 Sep

schedule 09:30 AM - 02:56 AM

place Zoom meeting

Public Lecture Agenda of the Faculty of Forestry USU

10 Sep

schedule 01:20 PM - 02:56 AM

place Eboni–Flamboyan Lecture Room, Faculty of Forestry USU

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Forest Resources Conservation Laboratory

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Research Facilities

Faculty of Forestry at Universitas Sumatera Utara offers various facilities to support your research.

More About Lab and Facilities

Forest Products Technology Laboratory

The Forest Products Technology Laboratory (THH) at the Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara, is a premier facility dedicated to supporting student practical activities and research. Equipped with modern tools, this laboratory enables comprehensive learning and offers sample testing services related to the analysis of wood, biomass, and other natural materials sourced from forests, both wood-based and non-wood-based. The THH Laboratory is accredited with SNI ISO/IEC 17025:2017 by the National Accreditation Committee (KAN), which sets the general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. This certification ensures that the management and testing processes at our laboratory adhere to international standards, resulting in valid, reliable, and objective data.

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Forest Cultivation Laboratory

The Forest Cultivation Laboratory was established to support learning activities as well as being a center for the development and application of forestry science directly related to tree improvement, tissue culture, and microbial utilization in the pulping industry. In addition, this laboratory also conducts research on forest protection, especially from pests and diseases. Various types of pests and diseases that can damage forests, both in natural forests and plantations, are studied and researched in this laboratory to develop effective prevention and control techniques.

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Forest Management Laboratory

The Faculty of Forestry of USU has a Forest Management Laboratory which is an integrated laboratory that acts as a center for practicum management and research in various fields, such as Geodesy and Cartography, Forest Inventory, Geographic Information Systems, Remote Sensing, and Forestry Socio-Economics. The laboratory consists of two rooms, Room 1 for research activities and Room 2 for practicum activities. In addition, the Forest Management Laboratory also coordinates and supports the research activities of lecturers and students in the faculty.

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Forest Resources Conservation Laboratory

The USU Faculty of Forestry has a Forest Resources Conservation Laboratory. This laboratory is an integrated laboratory that aims to manage and coordinate practicums that are an important part of the educational program at the faculty. The Forest Resources Conservation Laboratory itself has two laboratory rooms, Room 1 for research and practicum activities, and Room 2 for practicum and research.

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Actualizing Research Based on Tri Darma

Conducting research is part of the three aspects in the Tri Dharma of Higher Education. USUs vision is to become a university that has academic excellence as a barometer of scientific progress that is able to compete in a global world order. USU is committed to providing quality education and carrying out a series of research to produce innovative findings, beneficial to society, and achieving national and international recognition.