I don't believe Muskrats consume or destroy significant amounts of FA. They do destroy significant amounts of banks (where it's shallow) and pose a significant threat to dam integrity. Every year I have to inspect dams and repair muskrat damage; every time I mow around a pond I have to detour Muskrat collapsed bank areas and pray I don't drive over the next one when it collapses.

Even if Muskrats got rid of FA, I'd rather have the FA. Even if I couldn't stock Tilapia to get rid of it (which I do each year).

There, that touched nerve feels a little better.

"Live like you'll die tomorrow, but manage your grass like you'll live forever."
-S. M. Stirling
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