On Friday, October 31, 2025, the UGM Library and Archives received a donation of 75 book titles totaling 236 copies from the Ministry of Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia. The symbolic handover was conducted by Cahyono, S.H., Head of the Household Affairs Division at the Secretariat General of the Ministry of Forestry, and accepted by Roh Wahyu Widayati, S.I.Pust., a UGM librarian in charge of the book donation program. This initiative expands access to knowledge on nature and forest conservation.
The donated books cover various themes, including forest conservation, biodiversity, tropical ecology, natural resource management, and environmental policy. The collection is highly relevant for students, researchers, and lecturers engaged in forestry and sustainable development studies.
Roh Wahyu Widayati expressed appreciation for the support, noting that the new collection would enrich UGM’s reading resources while also broadening literacy outreach through the Book Donation @UGMLibrary program. “We plan to distribute part of the collection to community libraries and educational institutions in need. This way, knowledge about forestry and the environment can reach more readers across regions,” she said.
The Book Donation @UGMLibrary program serves as a platform for sharing knowledge between the university and the wider community. Through this initiative, UGM distributes donated books to village libraries, reading gardens, and literacy communities across Indonesia. This effort highlights the university’s concrete role in promoting equitable access to information and education.
The book donation initiative aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education and SDG 15: Life on Land. Both goals emphasize the importance of literacy in raising environmental awareness and supporting the preservation of forest ecosystems.
Through this donation, the UGM Library and Archives reaffirms its role as an open and adaptive learning hub that responds to global issues. Collaboration between academia and government institutions such as the Ministry of Forestry fosters synergy in building a generation that is sensitive to ecological challenges.
Knowledge about forests reflects humanity’s connection with nature. Each book on forestry provides space for readers to understand how the Earth functions and how people can take part in protecting it. Through literacy, awareness grows to nurture Indonesia’s natural sustainability and preserve its green legacy for future generations.
Contributor: Wasilatul Baroroh
