Our goal: do Pond and land Preparation with finesse to meet property owner's goals
Essential Steps: Step #1 Have a plan (frequently needed to comply with government rules such as "Texas Ag") Step #2 Execute the plan properly
It is not too hard to knock down trees with a bulldozer and create a unattractive, barren field which is not good for people, animals, wildlife, or our environment
The finesse is in:
Doing land preparation in a manner which protects and preserves desirable aspects such as trees and desirable vegetation
Encouraging and adding desirable vegetation and other improvements (e.g., duck houses and pond)
Use expertise and resources to guide plan and execution
Examples: Literature, Internet, US Dept. of Agriculture, Texas Forest Service, County Agents, Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)