Welcome to the forum doc. You will get lots of answers here for not only about habitat but every aspect of your pond. Definitely the plastic stuff will last a lot longer. I use whatever is free. I do know that some natural stuff last longer than other natural stuff. Cedar seems to last a long time. Don't know about mesquite. As for % I think 20% surface area is what I see the experts say. Good Luck with your pond.

Nothing like seeing your bobber bobbing.
1 acre pond with LMB BG GSF BH CC and whatever else I can find
Not after trophies I just like catching and eating fish
Buddy R Hill


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