“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.

The Faculty of Forestry, USU once again held its morning assembly, emphasizing the importance of work spirit, collaboration, and a culture of mutual support in fostering a harmonious and productive academic environment.

The Forest Management Student Association (FORMASA) of the Faculty of Forestry Universitas Sumatera Utara successfully organized the GreenShift Forum 2026 seminar, discussing climate change, environmental technology, and sustainable forest management as efforts to enhance students’ knowledge and innovation spirit in forestry studies.

The Faculty of Forestry Universitas Sumatera Utara received a visit from the North Sumatra Environment and Forestry Agency to discuss the development plan for a Biodiversity Park (Taman Kehati) as a sustainable educational and conservation area that supports biodiversity preservation and the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The first morning assembly under the new leadership of the Faculty of Forestry Universitas Sumatera Utara marked a moment to strengthen collaboration, synergy, and a spirit of togetherness among the academic community in supporting sustainable institutional progress.

The Rain Forest Student Organization of the Faculty of Forestry Universitas Sumatera Utara successfully organized the National Scholarship Webinar 2026, discussing strategies for obtaining scholarships, academic capacity development, and preparation for national and international scholarship selection processes.