“The Forest Ecosystem Introduction Practice is an opportunity for students to directly understand various components of forest ecosystems. Therefore, make the most of this activity to learn, broaden your insights, and develop skills that will become important provisions in your academic and professional journey as future foresters,” said Prof. Arida.

During the activity, students, lecturers, and faculty leaders planted more than 100 tree saplings in the USU Arboretum area. The tree-planting activity served as a tangible contribution by the academic community of the Faculty of Forestry USU in supporting conservation efforts, increasing vegetation cover, and strengthening the role of the USU Arboretum as a center for education, research, and biodiversity conservation.

Chair of P2EH, Dr. Luthfi Hakim, stated that coordination with all stakeholders is an important step in supporting the smooth implementation of the activity and providing optimal learning experiences for students.

The presence of faculty leadership during the examinations served not only as part of the monitoring function but also created opportunities for direct interaction among university leaders, students, lecturers, and administrative staff. The visit reflected the faculty’s attention to the academic process while providing moral support to the entire academic community.

The Natural Fiber and Natural Dye Research Cluster (KK SAZWA) of Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) successfully organized a two-day workshop entitled “Beyond The Loom: Innovation in Malay Weaving Tools and Sustainable Natural Fiber Exploration” on June 6–7, 2026. The event was held at two different venues: the Hall of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) USU on the first day and the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) USU Building on the second day.

“This occasion is a very valuable opportunity for all of us. Trees not only provide ecological benefits as oxygen producers, carbon absorbers, and guardians of environmental balance, but also offer various social and economic benefits that can be enjoyed by both present and future generations,” she stated.

The Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), welcomed international students participating in the AIESEC program on Wednesday (June 3). The participants came from Indonesia, Vietnam, India, Thailand, and Sri Lanka as part of a cultural exchange and learning initiative focused on environmental issues and sustainable natural resource management.

During the meeting, Zulqarnain presented various initiatives undertaken by EIS in the effort to rediscover the Aceh flycatcher (Cyornis ruckii). This endemic bird species, also known as Rück’s Blue Flycatcher, has long been considered missing due to the absence of verified records of its existence for several decades.

The Faculty of Forestry at Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), together with PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (INALUM) and Perum Jasa Tirta I (PJT I), discussed the development of tissue culture technology and vegetative propagation as solutions to support the rehabilitation of the Lake Toba area. This collaboration is expected to strengthen ecosystem restoration efforts and promote sustainable environmental management.

The Faculty of Forestry, USU once again hosted its Practitioner Teaching Program by involving PT Sucofindo Medan Branch. The activity provided students with practical insights into laboratory operations, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), and the implementation of ISO/IEC 17025 standards to enhance their professional competencies.