Originally Posted By: John F
Large trees drink a lot of water, and roots can penetrate the core of the dam and cause leaks. The leaves fall into the pond and cause sludge build up.


How much water consumption are we talking about? Excluding trees on a dam, is it more beneficial to have large trees on the edge of a pond to shade the pond from the hot sun or would it be better to limit them as they drink too much water?


Jack
1 acre pond in N.Alabama