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Re: [permaculture] wide shade trees

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?

[permaculture] trees and ponds, Paul Wheaton, 02/05/2005
- [permaculture] wide shade trees, Paul Wheaton, 02/06/2005
  - Re: [permaculture] wide shade trees, Robyn Francis, 02/07/2005
    - Re: [permaculture] wide shade trees, Paul Wheaton, 02/07/2005
- Re: [permaculture] trees and ponds, Keith Johnson, 02/06/2005