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Originally Posted by pavulon
Not seeing how tree rooting could loosen soil. ...
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Left alone...small saplings will densely line the inside rim of the pond and grow to be respectable trees within a few years time. Strong winds cause the root systems to weaken and over time the trees will eventually fall in. I maintain that a hard packed bank/dam covered in grass and kept free of trees on the inside edge is the way to go...that's the way my grandfather maintained this place for over 50 years, but two of my uncles disagree. This larger tree won't last...pic taken a few days ago doesn't show the beaver teeth marks 'bout a foot off the ground
. Muskrats are trying to take over the left hand bank (also)...I've conceeded the right bank and the one I'm shooting this pic from....for now
I actually like the little critters...but enough is enough!!!