The Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) welcomed a visit from the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Simalungun, on January 31, 2025, at the USU Bekala Campus to discuss the International Conference 2025 on Bamboo Forestry Resources and Application (IC-BaFoRA), organized by PUI Bambu. The discussion covered the concept, theme, and implementation strategy of the conference, which is expected to serve as a platform for academics and researchers to share innovations and strengthen international collaboration.

The Faculty of Forestry at Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) held the Coaching for PKM 2025 Proposal Preparation on January 23-24 at USU Kwala Bekala Campus to guide students in drafting high-quality proposals that can secure national funding and qualify for the 38th National Scientific Week (PIMNAS). The event was attended by faculty leaders, expert speakers, and 20 faculty mentors. Out of 455 creative ideas, 37 proposals were selected for intensive training. This initiative is expected to increase the number of funded proposals and encourage student creativity in the forestry sector.

Rector of USU, Prof. Dr. Muryanto Amin, S.Sos., M.Si., issued Professor Decrees to 36 lecturers, including four Faculty of Forestry lecturers, on January 23, 2025 at the USU Academic Senate Room. With this addition, the Faculty of Forestry now has 11 professors (25% of the total lecturers). The Rector of USU hopes that the increase in the number of professors can strengthen the Tridharma of Higher Education and increase USU's competitiveness globally.

The USU Undergraduate Program in Forestry held a Lecturer Coordination Meeting of the Course Teaching Team on January 14, 2025, to evaluate odd-semester academic activities and plan even-semester learning strategies. The aim was to improve the quality of education and prepare excellent graduates in the field of forestry.

The Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara, hosts an Academic Visit for UPM's Master of Environment students to strengthen academic collaboration and sustainable environmental management.

The Faculty of Forestry takes center stage by winning six awards, including First Place in IKU 5-Implementation of Faculty Research, First Place in IKU 6-Program Collaboration, and individual honors for Prof. Mohammad Basyuni and Prof. Dr. Apri Heri Iswanto.

The USU Faculty of Forestry celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the Forestry Study Program and the 10th Anniversary of the Faculty of Forestry on 9 December 2024 at the USU Bekala Campus. With the theme “Accelerating Higher Education Towards Golden Indonesian Forestry,” the event was attended by university officials, lecturers, students, alumni, and partners.

The Faculty of Forestry at USU hosted an ASIIN Cluster B accreditation site visit to evaluate its educational quality and OBE- and PBL-based curriculum. The outcome is expected to boost the global competitiveness of its graduates.

The Faculty of Forestry at USU hosted the Top Scientist Seminar featuring an expert from the Netherlands, discussing the role of spatial technology in sustainable forest and environmental management. This event strengthens USU's commitment to addressing global environmental challenges.

The USU Faculty of Forestry organized an International General Lecture and MoU-MoA signing with Seoul National University to promote environmental conservation and forest restoration in the era of climate crisis. The event featured Prof. Ho Sang Kang, Ph.D., who discussed the importance of global collaboration in dealing with climate change.