Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations Trees in the dam

I think the bigger the tree, the bigger the (potential) problem. With small trees, up to maybe 4" in diameter or so, removal is usually recommended. But the root systems on big trees can be so extensive that short of a dam renovation that could approach major proportions, the best thing to do may be to keep the tree trimmed (to cut down on sail area in big winds) and healthy (so it doesn't die on you).