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  • From: Paul Wheaton <paul@richsoil.com>
  • To: permaculture <permaculture@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [permaculture] wide shade trees
  • Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2005 06:38:55 -0800 (PST)

> BTW too much shade will reduce productivity - it's solar energy that drives
> the system especially in the littoral zone (edges 0-5ft depth).
> Perhaps some floating swamp gardens might be the go to help keep
> temperatures cool in summer and make sure the dam has enough depth for a
> deep cool water layer.

What would be the impact of a floating swamp garden on the oxygen exchange in
the water?






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