Thanks, snrub. I was honestly mixed on the trees at first for two reasons. First, I was worried about the excess foliage dropping in the pond and causing algae. Second, I wanted better access for wind to hit the pond. After seeing the land cleared and knowing my builder is leaving a 10-12ft drive all the way around the pond, I doubt I'm going to have any problems.
I'm really looking forward to the next couple of years!
