The idea of a pond that receives minimal hands-on does have a relaxed, restful, and tranquil ring about it. But I can't see myself being able to simply watch mother nature do her thing, as her ideas don't often integrate themselves into my plans very well.
I did smile at the notion of giving a "nudge" here and there...that does sound rather gentle and peaceful, especially when my idea of management involves throwing the aquatic version of a headlock around our ponds, wrestling them down, and doing my best to pin their shoulders to the mat in a decisive victory.
I'm very aware that ultimately, mother nature will get her way. But I haven't reached the point where I'm willing to admit it. I'm still going to shoulder that brushcutter, strap on the backpack sprayer, trench 370' to run power so all of our ponds can be aerated, (yesterday's project), continually moniter fish population dynamics, and make runs to the local feed store for AQ500.
John and RAH, your places both sound awesome. I'd like to see some photos.....
