Norm :

Great idea . I moved the existing start we made on other thread to centralise them here.

Dave :

In addition to well thought out questions it would be good to see them in advance so we are all prepared to address them. It would be good for the pros to have an idea what they need to address. At least we need to have areas if not questions scoped out and a way to cover the areas of interest in a reasonable time. For example if the group wants to talk about 4 types of problem plants we should id them {gennerally} in advance so all can check on them in advance and let Lusk know so that we don't spend 4 hrs. on plants in general and not get to the 20 other topics of interest. Just a couple of topic areas to think about , not my suggestions but a way to start iding possible topics { all topics are welcome not just those from people who will attend} :

1. forage base issues-- types , compare and contrast +- of each and how well they fit together in different systems.

2. problem plants-- how to id them- good web sites for id and mangt., the when , how and effect of mgt strat. on the pond system.

3. predator fish-- what type--management of them and how they fit with typical forage bases , +- of each.

4. sources of info-- {other than this fourm} good places for info like AFS and its subs. , state agency pond mgt. publications , scientific studies , Fed. and state agencies.

5. biology of the pond--differences in dirt , alka. , ph , water quality , DO , fertility , carrying capicity , thermoclines , silting , aeration.

6. Pond construction and mgt-- other than fish and water plants. Such as building the pond , docks , trees and plants around pond , types of tasks and proper equip. , things to and not to put in and around the pond .

I hope this starts the process. Who knows we may cover a lot of this before the meeting. We should find a way to pass along { a report} to non attending members the basics of the conversations. ewest
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Dave Davidson
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posted August 06, 2005 12:21 PM
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Ewest,.

Great idea. Think I will get some together out of the stuff you mentioned. I know Lusk can handle all of the above but a consensus will help.

Bail in guys.
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Some other thoughts on topics of discussion.

1) Nursery ponds for bluegill

2) Raising fish in cages

3) Farm security for non-resident owners

4) HSB vs LMB in small ponds
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I like Tentmaker's first 2 , raising forage fish in seperate ponds , cages , or behind blocking nets. We could probably combine it in one topic-- aquaculture practices for pond owners-- what you need to know about raising and putting your own fish in the pond. I would really like to hear that part.

There must a bunch of good ideas out there. Lets hear them so Lusk et al will know what fourm members really want to hear . They can be general or specific , simple or complex , just pick it and post it. ewest