P.S.
Nature does have many processes that must overcome a "minimum threshold".
For example, if a perfect manager can achieve a "trophy" BG pond on 0.5 acres, then a less sophisticated manager might be able to get close in a 1-acre pond.
On the other hand, it may not be possible for a "perfect" manager to achieve a "trophy" bass under perfect conditions in Florida for a 0.25-acre pond. That pond has not reached the minimum threshold to achieve the management goal.
Therefore, if there are lots of "it depends" answers that are restricted by some minimums, then please add that to the discussion.
[If I do build multiple ponds, then I will have different goals for each pond. There may be remarks that define the lowest surface acre requirements for various sets of management goals. The required minimums for experienced pond managers may be quite different than those for unsophisticated managers - regardless of the goals. Put me in the "unsophisticated manager" group.]
