I consider pond tree and weed clearing a maintenance activity just like mowing my yard. I'm not willing to use the chemicals needed to remove the weeds and/or plants, I live with ag run off being from the Midwest and in the middle of corn fields so the idea of getting rid of the nutrients ain't gonna happen.

So for me the short term IS the long term.

Dale

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