In order to carry out one of the obligations in the tridharma of higher education, the Forestry Technology Research Group organizes various community service (PM) activities involving lecturers and students from various study programs. PM activities are spread across various locations in Indonesia, ranging from the West Java region to areas outside the island of Java. Through these activities, lecturers and students have the opportunity to transfer the knowledge and technology of utilizing biological resources - most of which are the results of research - to communities in need. In addition, PM activities always prioritize the empowerment of local communities so that it is expected to improve welfare in the economic aspect. By utilizing various funding sources, both from the government and the private sector, PM activities are expected to increase the relevance of the Forestry Technology Research Group among the people of Indonesia in general and West Java in particular.
Pelatihan Teknik Pembuatan Produk Turunan Arang dan Cuka Bambu sebagai Perintisan Usaha bagi Badan Usaha Milik Desa (BUMDes) Cibugel, Kecamatan Cibugel, Kabupaten Sumedang, Provinsi Jawa-Barat
PI: Dr. Ir. Sutrisno
Arang dan cuka bambu dapat diproduksi dengan teknologi tepat guna untuk meningkatkan pendapatan masyarakat. Arang bambu dapat diaplikasikan sebagai campuran pupuk kandang atau kompos untuk meningkatkan produktivitas hasil pertanian. Selain itu, arang bambu dapat digunakan sebagai bahan penyerap polutan di dalam ruangan atau di dalam mobil. Cuka bambu dapat diaplikasikan sebagai bahan pengawet kayu danbahan insektisida yang ramah lingkungan untuk pengendalian hama dan atau penyakit tanaman.