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Fostering growth in forests and research Dr. Michael Goerndt leads collaborative efforts to fuel efficient forestry. Visualize a tree. It grows larger over time. If surrounded by many other large trees, the branches will slowly converge. This reduces the amount of sunlight hitting the ground. If left in such a condition for too long without disturbance, important tree species cannot regenerate. “Forest management is intentional, planned disturbance,” Goerndt said. “When forestland is mana...