Yes the small group of trees is staying. I don't know for sure but see no reason why it would be a problem with holding water. Those trees are on the edge of a ravine that existed before the pond was constructed. We are going to clean up the edge to where the water line will be. This edge is very steep and almost a straight drop to 15' of water. There is about 6 inches at most of topsoil (if you want to call it that it still has alot of clay in it) and then heavy clay from there on down. Most of the trees you see are 3 to 8 feet higher than the water level. Why would this be an issue with holding water?

Last edited by lassig; 09/03/09 06:24 AM.