The USU Faculty of Forestry and the North Sumatra Agricultural Instrument Standardization Agency (BSIP) collaborated to optimize the infrastructure of the USU Bekala campus on September 2, 2024. This collaboration aims to utilize 300 hectares of land with plans to build Taman KEHATI and develop agroforestry.

The USU Faculty of Forestry held a TALENTA training to improve the service quality of its staff on August 29, 2024. This training presented material on the BINTANG BerAKHLAK value system and excellent service communication techniques, which were greeted enthusiastically by the participants.

PUI Mangrove 2024 summer course participants enjoyed a visit to USU Campus 2 in Kwala Bekala with a variety of exciting activities, including a room tour, laboratory exploration, and bell pepper harvesting. This invigorating experience enriched the participants' knowledge of various plant species and made a lasting impression.

The USU Center of Excellence in Science and Technology for Mangrove successfully held the 6th ICONART, featuring eight presenters from Indonesia and abroad who discussed topics related to natural resources and technology. The conference strengthened academic, industry, and community collaboration to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

The event, which lasted for approximately 3 hours, was held at the USU Campus 2 Kwala Bekala Deli Serdang. This activity is one of the routine agendas held before the implementation of simultaneous graduation in the Universitas Sumatera Utara. The theme raised in this graduation was “Contribution of USU Faculty of Forestry Alumni to the Archipelago and Advanced Indonesia,” which presented one of the Faculty of Forestry alumni, Erizar Pasaribu, S.Hut., M.Si, who currently serves as Head of the Forest Planning and Utilization Section of KPH Region I Stabat.

The USU Faculty of Forestry successfully completed a series of Introduction to Campus Life for New Students (PKKMB) 2024 events with a lot of excitement and unforgettable experiences. The third day of PKKMB was filled with forestry materials, greenhouse tours, games with prizes, and stunning art performances. The chairman of the committee, Adil Ritonga, expressed his appreciation to all parties involved, hoping that the bond between new students and seniors will continue to be closely intertwined.

A look of excitement radiated from the faces of the new students who participated in a series of PKKMB 2024 events. The three-day PKKMB event began with a lively opening ceremony and MURI record-breaking at the Mini Stadium on the USU Padang Bulan Campus, Medan. Just as interesting, a series of entertainment was also featured in this year's PKKMB festivities. After a series of opening events were held, Faculty of Forestry students departed for USU Campus 2 Bekala using the Linus Bus (Lintas USU).

The USU Forestry Rimbapala released the Vertical Rescue School delegates on Friday, August 9, 2024, at the USU Faculty of Forestry, Kwala Bekala Campus. The event, opened by Dr. Tito Sucipto, marked the beginning of training at Scout Village, Sibolangit, North Sumatra, to improve rescue skills in outdoor activities.

Briefing and Distribution of Attributes is an initial activity for 2024 foresters before participating in a series of PKKMB events, which will be held simultaneously on August 13-15, 2024.

The four new lecturers are: Mariah Ulfa, S.Hut., M.Sc, Suri Fadhilla, S.Hut., M.Sc, Dr. Agr. Faujiah Nurhasanah Ritonga, S.Hut., M.Si, and Deanova Frestiana Br Pelawi, S.Hut., M.Sc.