I have tons of large branches that have fallen on the ground near the pond. I don't want to just leave them there because I will have to mow soon and the lawnmower doesn't agree with large branches. These branches are medium sized in terms of thickness and length (approx 3 inches thick and 8 feet long) so they're not suitable for turning into cords of firewood.

Here are the options I have thought about:

1. Throw them in the pond to create habitat. Pond already has lots of plant growth and fallen trees that already provide habitat, so I don't really think this pond needs more habitat. The only exception may be the deep area in the center which is approx 12 feet deep. Does it make sense to dump large tree branches and create habitats in deep water?

2. Burn it

3. See if somebody wants to come out and take it for free, maybe they use it for other wood products besides firewood?

4. Haul away to a dump/landfill site