Trees also add a lot of organic matter to ponds which contribute to muck build up. Less wind moving across the pond means the wave action is minimal, and if there are excess nutrients, that is the ideal condition that water meal and duckweed prefer. Trees that are close to the water minimize the access to the pond, and can interfere with fishing.

Pluses and minuses have to be considered.

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