Pond Boss Forums AQUATIC VEGETATION Balance of plants in the environment Tips for controlling Willow trees on dam?

Thanks, everyone. I know this is an old thread but one more question:

How bad is it if I leave one or two wild willows on the non-dam side of the pond? The plan would be to allow them to grow big to provide a couple of shaded fishing spots.

Am I shooting myself in the foot if I leave a couple but keep cutting down and killing the rest?