UNS — In order to enliven the 46th Anniversary of Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta, 12 UNS Professors planted rare trees at the LPPM UNS Environmental Research Center (PPLH) complex Thursday (10/3/2022). The event was opened with a welcome remark from the Chairman of the UNS Board of Professors, Prof. Drs. Suranto Tjiptowibisono, M.Sc., Ph.D. In his greeting, he advised that the tree that had been planted should be taken care of afterward. “Please take care of the planted tree. If the tree thrives, then your knowledge also thrives. Hopefully, what we do can color the biodiversity that exists in UNS. This activity also supports the green campus program at UNS,” explained Prof. Suranto.
The event was followed by a welcome remark from Prof. Dr. Jamal Wiwoho, SH, M.Hum., as the Rector of UNS. In his remark, Prof. Jamal said that rare trees planted must be beneficial to all parties, similarly to the presence of a Professor in UNS. “That rare tree has to be beneficial to everyone. Likewise, with the existence of a Professor in UNS, which I hope so, because the Professor is a person with rare quality, thus, they must be taken care of,” said Prof. Jamal.
Further, Prof. Jamal hopes that this rare tree planting by the Professor will not only acts as a monument. “I hope that the planting of this big tree will not only be used as a ceremonial sign. We hope this will be one of the developing factors for UNS in the UI Green Matric parameter, which focuses on environment development-based policies. I am sure that tree planting is not only for a show-off but is really maintained,” hoped Prof. Jamal.
On this occasion, each Professor planted a different type of tree. Prof. Dr. Budi Kristiawan, S.T., M.T., from the Faculty of Engineering (FT), planted a type of Sawo Manilo tree. Prof. Dr. Fitria Rahmawati, S.Si., M.Si., from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), had the opportunity to plant a Duwet Putih tree. Prof. Sutrisno Hadi Purnomo, S.Pt., M.Si., Ph.D., from the Faculty of Agriculture (FP), planted mangosteen trees. Prof. Dr. Ir. Mohammad Harisuddin, M.Si., from FP, planted canary trees. Prof. Dr. Triyanto, SH, M.Hum., planted a Breadfruit tree. Furthermore, Prof. Dr. Agus Supriyanto, S.Si., M.Si. from FMIPA planted a Sawo Susu tree. Prof. Agung Tri Wijayanto, S.T., M.Eng., Ph.D., from FT planted a type of Walisongo tree. Prof. Dr. Ir. Eddy Tri Haryanto, M.P., from FP, planted a type of Sawo Kecik tree. Prof. Dr. Sayekti Wahyuningsih, S.Si., M.Si., from FMIPA planted a type of Sawo Manilo tree. Three other professors, namely Prof. Irwan Trinugroho, S.E., M.Sc., Ph.D., from the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), planted a type of Sawo Kecik tree, Prof. Dr. Prabang Setyono, S.Si., M.Si., from FMIPA planted a type of sala tree, and Prof. Nuryani S.Si., M.Si., Ph.D., from FMIPA planted a type of Dondong tree.
One of the professors involved, Prof. Dr. Prabang Setyono, S.Si., M.Si., expressed his impression after planting his Sala-type tree. “It is clear that the philosophy should be deep-rooted into us. We’re being held accountable. Adopting a tree is like adopting a child, so we cannot just leave but supervise, nurture, and monitor. We have to take care of it until the tree can be independent and can grow rapidly. Thus it is not stopped here, but there is continuity,” explained Prof. Prabang.
He also hopes that this rare tree planting can motivate UNS Professors to produce sustainable work and can provide benefits for everyone. “I hope it can motivate us so that when we work, we must be sustainable and can provide fruit to everyone,” hoped Prof. Prabang. Humas UNS
Reporter: Zalfaa Azalia Pursita
Editor: Dwi Hastuti