Earth Ponds A to Z: An Illustrated Encyclopedia [Paperback]

Tim Matson (Author), Frank Fretz (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 17, 2003

From the author of Earth Ponds, the definitive reference guide to constructed earth ponds.

This A-Z guide provides pond owners and builders with an at-a-glance reference to answer any question. From acid rain to zooplankton, pond guru Tim Matson defines and explains more than two hundred terms associated with pond building and maintenance, both familiar and obscure. Here the reader will find descriptions and definitions of all significant pond elements, including structural features, construction materials, water conditions and treatments, aquacultural topics and crops, environmental concerns, government support and regulatory agencies, landscaping, and more. More than two hundred illustrated entries distill the latest information on ponds into a unique and definitive companion for pond owners and builders. 200+ black-and-white illustrations

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About the Author

Tim Matson, a writer and aquaculture consultant, has been advising people how to build and maintain ponds and wetlands for more than 25 years through Earth Ponds, his pond design and restoration consulting firm. He has written numerous magazine articles on ponds and aquaculture for Yankee, Harrowsmith Country Life, Country Journal, and Vermont Life. He is also the author of the Earth Ponds books and video and The Earth Ponds Sourcebook. He lives in Thetford Center, Vermont.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Countryman Press; 1 edition (February 17, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881504947
• ISBN-13: 978-0881504941
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 6.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #393,791 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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14 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Building a Pond, November 11, 2006

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A. Brown "Underground builder" (Palestine, Texas) - See all my reviews
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I recently bought 11 acres in East Texas and this book is very instermental in knowing where to build my pond on it. I own several books
on the subject and this is one of the best.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars worthless, October 22, 2010

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Really..."Earth Ponds A to Z an Illustrated encyclopedia" is EXACTLY that,For example: "Beaver", with a picture and explanation of what a beaver is. "Backhoe" with a photo of a backhoe and an explanation of what one is. Where is the Cookie Monster and Ernie?

It would be funny if I hadn't paid $8 for this POS. It goes in the Goodwill pile.

0 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Shipping, November 11, 2009

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The book was fine. The shipping was terrible. USPS took 3 weeks to deliver after it was shipped.