Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations Trees in the dam

I've never had a poplar blow over, that's not to say they don't. I've seen them break off & they are susceptible to lightening strikes.
I recently cleared an area for my pond which had several mature poplars on it, up to 3' in dia. The root balls were 6' in depth & 7'-8' wide. IMO if you're going to be working on the dam anyway, removing the poplar stumps shouldn't add too much cost to the job. It would sure give peace of mind for down the road.