Multi Fungsi Tanaman Serai dalam Mendukung Pembangunan Berkelanjutan di Sekitar Kampus Kehutanan USU Bekala:

The multifunctionality of lemongrass plants in supporting the Sustainable Development around the USU Bekala Forestry Campus

Abstract

Kampus Kehutanan Bekala berada di lahan bekas perkebunan sawit, Kecamatan Pancur Batu, Deli Serdang. Areal di sekitar Kebun sawit masih banyak yang berupa semak belukar. Penataan lahan diperlukan agar suasana kampus menjadi lebih  asri dan bermanfaat baik dari segi ekologi, ekonomi dan sosial dalam rangka mendukung tercapainya tujuan pembangunan berkelanjutan / sustainable development goal (SDG).  Masyarakat sering memanfaatkan lahan untuk kegiatan penggembalaan ternak, sehingga cukup mengganggu kenyamanan warga kampus karena ternak sering melintasi jalan menuju kampus.   Tanaman serai dipilih karena memiliki multi fungsi dan termasuk jenis pionir yang tidak terlalu sulit membudidayakannya. Budidaya serai juga sangat membantu ketahanan kampus sebagai pagar hidup dari para peternak agar tidak sembarangan melakukan angon ternak di areal kampus. Sasaran SDG yang ingin dicapai  dari penanaman serai ini meliputi: SDG (3) Kehidupan Sehat dan Sejahtera; SDG (4) Pendidikan Berkualitas; SDG (11) Kota dan Permukiman yang Berkelanjutan; SDG (13) Penanganan Perubahan Iklim; SDG (15) Ekosistem Daratan dan SDG (17) Kemitraan untuk Mencapai Tujuan.  Kegiatan penanaman serai ini diharapkan memberikan multi fungsi bagi kampus dan masyarakat sekitar dalam mendukung tercapainya tujuan pembangunan berkelanjutan.

The Bekala Forestry Campus is located in a former oil palm plantation, Pancur Batu sub-district, Deli Serdang. Many areas around the oil palm plantation are still in the form of shrubs. Land management is needed so that the campus atmosphere becomes more beautiful and useful both in terms of ecology, economy and social in order to support the achievement of sustainable development goals (SDG).  The community often uses the land for livestock grazing activities, so it is quite disturbing the comfort of campus  because livestock often crosses the road to campus.   Lemongrass was chosen because it has multiple functions and  a pioneer type that is not too difficult to cultivate. Lemongrass cultivation is also very helpful for campus security as a living fence from farmers so that they do not carelessly graze livestock in the campus area. The SDG targets to be achieved from this lemongrass planting include: SDG (3) Healthy and Prosperous Life; SDG (4) Quality Education; SDG (11) Sustainable Cities and Settlements; SDG (13) Climate Change Management; SDG (15) Terrestrial Ecosystems and SDG (17) Partnerships to Achieve Goals.  This lemongrass planting activity is expected to provide multiple functions for the campus and surrounding community in supporting the achievement of sustainable development goals.