{"product_id":"the-pond-book-a-complete-guide-to-site-planning-design-and-management-of-small-lakes-and-ponds-paperback-1","title":"The Pond Book: A Complete Guide to Site Planning, Design and Management of Small Lakes and Ponds - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Stephen Hicks\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat is the attraction of ponds? Why do so many homeowners choose a site with a pond on the property, or build their own water vista? \u003cbr\u003ePonds, when properly managed, enhance a property. Ponds provide an environment for fish, recreational entertainment through swimming or boating, a satisfying wildlife habitat, and higher real estate value to any rural property. \u003cbr\u003ePonds are hard work. They do not flourish on their own. The wise property-owner manages his or her pond for maximum enjoyment and pleasure. \u003cbr\u003eJohn Stephen Hicks has spent much of his private and professional life around lake or pond environments, and this book is a comprehensive summary of his years of experience in pond and landscape management. \u003cbr\u003eWritten for the serious layperson, \u003ci\u003eThe Pond Book\u003c\/i\u003e explores the wide variety of pond ecosystems available, and their function; topographic and soil requirements, design and construction techniques, wildlife management, fish species and their cultivation, local bylaws affecting pond maintenance, algae and plant control, parasite problems, chemical and physical parameters of water sources, and water control \/ erosion devices. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e John Stephen Hicks is a senior landscape architect with over 30 years experience in the landscape planning and design of Ontario Parks. He has written many articles on pond management and wetlands habitat. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 207\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.54 x 9.11 x 9.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 05, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48429000130809,"sku":"9781554551606","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/Qoaf8X8sbY9781554551606_c6cc704d-4bfc-4657-94b3-d36bbae60619.webp?v=1779432795","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/the-pond-book-a-complete-guide-to-site-planning-design-and-management-of-small-lakes-and-ponds-paperback-1","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}