The delegation was led by Professor Datuk Dr. Shahrin bin Sahib, FASC., PTech., MIIEM, Vice Chancellor of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia, and Chairman of the IMT-GT University Network (UNINET), together with leaders of member universities and meeting participants. The delegation was warmly welcomed by the Dean of the Faculty of Forestry USU, Prof. Dr. Arida Susilowati, S.Hut., M.Si., and the faculty leadership.

The Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) continues to strengthen collaboration with strategic partners in support of environmental conservation and sustainable development. This commitment was reaffirmed through a meeting with PT Adi Askara Bumi held at the Faculty of Forestry Meeting Room on Tuesday (July 28). The discussion focused on opportunities to collaborate on a program to plant 10,000 trees in Deli Serdang Regency through the "New Home Pass, New Tree" environmental initiative.

The Expert Lecture featured speakers from various institutions, including the Secretary of the Indonesian Rare Tree Forum (FPLI), Mokhamad Nur Zaman, S.Si., M.Ling., and researcher from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Dr. Iyan Robiansyah, M.Sc. The event was also attended by Vice Rector IV for Cooperation and Institutional Development of UINSU, Prof. Dr. Muzakkir, M.Ag., along with members of the academic community and various partners concerned with the conservation of Indonesian flora.

Wikstea, an innovative product developed under the guidance of the Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), participated in Karya Kreatif Sumatera Utara (KKSU) 2026, organized by Bank Indonesia Representative Office of North Sumatra at Podomoro City Deli Medan from July 15–26, 2026. The event provided an opportunity to introduce healthy beverages made from non-timber forest products to the public while promoting the development of a sustainable natural resource-based creative economy.

Throughout KKSU 2026, Nauli Ecoprint participated in various activities. Together with five other MSMEs, Nauli Ecoprint was part of the Green MSME Booth, a group of businesses that applies sustainability principles throughout its production processes. The booth provided a platform to introduce products that not only generate economic value but also promote environmental conservation and create social benefits for the community.

The Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), has strengthened its collaboration with the North Sumatra Environmental and Forestry Agency (DLHK) through a follow-up meeting on the development of the Biodiversity Park (Taman Kehati). The meeting was held at Inter Coffee, Digital Learning Center Building (DLCB) USU, on Friday (July 24, 2026).

Through the mentoring and selection process, several finalists were ultimately selected based on their competence, creativity, and readiness to represent Universitas Sumatera Utara at the Greenovate Challenge 2026, which will be held in Jakarta from August 3–6, 2026.

The visit was conducted to assess the readiness of the USU Arboretum, which will serve as one of the field visit locations for delegates attending The 5th IMT-GT University Network (UNINET) Meeting Council. Through this site inspection, representatives from the USU International Office and the Faculty of Forestry evaluated the visitor routes, designated stopping points, and overall site conditions to ensure a safe, comfortable, and engaging experience for international participants.

The Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) once again organized its Evening Walk on Thursday (23 July 2026) around the Faculty of Forestry and the USU Arboretum. The activity brought together the Dean, Vice Deans, lecturers, and administrative staff as part of the faculty's commitment to promoting a healthy lifestyle while strengthening camaraderie among members of the academic community.

The Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) welcomed a delegation from Perum Jasa Tirta I at its Simalingkar B Campus in Deli Serdang on Wednesday, 22 July 2026. The meeting served as a follow-up discussion on the collaborative development of a plant tissue culture laboratory and a modern nursery to support the production of superior seedlings for land rehabilitation programs.