Medan – The Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara, informs all lecturers regarding eight research grant and fellowship opportunities as references in preparing research proposals for 2027.

Semarang – Josua Siahaan, S.Hut., an alumnus of the Faculty of Forestry USU, received the Vidya Satyatama Mitra Widya award at the 2026 Forest Ranger Training held from August 18 to October 16, 2026, at Pusdik Binmas Lemdiklat Polri, Semarang.

Medan – The Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara, congratulates Prof. Arif Nuryawan, S.Hut., M.Si., Ph.D. and Prof. Dr. Ir. Samsuri, S.Hut., M.Si., IPM. on their promotion to the academic rank of Full Professor in 2026.

Medan – The Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara, congratulates Prof. Dr. Apri Heri Iswanto, S.Hut., M.Si. on his assignment as a Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Bioengineering and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, for the period of August 1, 2026–July 31, 2027.

Through this action, RIMBAPALA and Relawan Indonesia distributed free masks to help the community protect themselves from smoke exposure while raising awareness about respiratory health. This initiative also represents active student involvement in responding to environmental issues with direct impacts on public well-being.

As a form of appreciation for these contributions, the activity continued with the presentation of certificates to the chairman, secretary, and treasurer of the 2026 PKKMB committee. The presentation of these certificates represents the institution's appreciation for the responsibility and dedication of students in carrying out roles outside academic activities.

In her speech, Prof. Arida also advised the entire academic community to help maintain and care for the provided facility. Mutual care in using and maintaining the facility is crucial so that its benefits can be felt sustainably.

During its execution, students conveyed various aspirations and issues, which were then gathered and responded to according to their respective fields and authorities. Faculty leadership along with relevant officials provided explanations, responses, and alternative solutions to the matters raised.

During the visit, students received a detailed overview of the Toba Nursery's history and toured key facilities, including the Germination House Area, Shaded House Area, Open Area, Mother Plant House, and Acclimatization House Area. Students also studied various seedling species utilized in the FOLU Net Sink 2030 program and learned about the applications of tissue culture, rooting houses, and production houses.