The Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), extends its warmest wishes to the entire academic community on the occasion of the 1448 AH Mawlid of Prophet Muhammad SAW, commemorated on August 25, 2026.

The testing was conducted at the Forest Products Technology (THH) Laboratory of the USU Faculty of Forestry, which is accredited under SNI ISO/IEC 17025:2017 by the National Accreditation Committee (KAN). Supported by modern laboratory equipment and competent human resources in their respective fields, the THH Laboratory can support various testing and research activities related to forest products technology.

The Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), proudly announces four best graduates representing the four specializations of the Forestry Study Program for the Fourth Graduation Period of the 2025/2026 Academic Year.

Everyone, Tomorrow, we will have the LIVE! – Dialog Medan Talk Show, featuring RRI Medan together with PPIU M4CR North Sumatra, with the theme “Protecting Coastal Areas and Improving Community Well-Being.”

More than 100 students of the Faculty of Forestry USU participated in a photo session as part of the graduation activities. Wearing graduation gowns and regalia, the graduating students captured moments of togetherness after completing their academic journey at the Faculty of Forestry USU.

Addressing the prospective graduates, Aramico emphasized that entering the workforce as a fresh graduate is a challenging phase. The competitive job market requires graduates to have enthusiasm, hard work, perseverance, and a willingness to keep learning. He also highlighted the importance of seeking parents’ blessings and always giving one’s best in every opportunity.

This year’s Rimbapala General Assembly carries the theme “Uniting Ideas, Strengthening Leadership, Towards an Excellent and Sustainable Rimbapala.” The event serves as an important opportunity for Rimbapala members to evaluate the organization, unite ideas, and formulate its future direction and strategies.

In addition to spatial and institutional aspects, biodiversity potential and local community knowledge are also key considerations. An ethnobiological study will identify ethnobotanical and ethnoecological practices, including the use of various plant and mushroom species as medicinal resources and sources of economic value. In the five villages, approximately 10 mushroom species have been recorded as being used medicinally, while around 60 plant species have potential for use as medicinal ingredients. One example is the susuk harimau mushroom, which has an estimated economic value of approximately IDR 700,000 to IDR 1 million per kilogram.

The discussion explored several facilities with potential for development, including the Forest Products Technology Laboratory (THH), which provides testing services using a Universal Testing Machine (UTM), as well as various laboratories and equipment such as cameras, microscopes, binoculars, and drones. The USU Arboretum was also identified as a strategic asset with potential for development as an environmentally based educational tourism destination.

Under the theme “Alumni Synergy in Forestry Development in North Sumatra,” the event will feature Aramico, S.Hut., M.Si., Head of the General Affairs and Personnel Subdivision of the Environmental and Forestry Agency (DLHK), as the speaker.