Background:
I have some pasture which is partially flooded by a neighbor with beavers on their property. His wife thinks getting a "free pond" is wonderful and is a bit of an animal hoarder so, my options are limited. I offered to pay for removing them and the dam without success. I went to various county and state agencies but, there is nothing they can do. The county commissioner is fighting the same battle because of the raised water table that keeps washing out the asphalt road. The only option I have is a personal lawsuit to get a court order to stop this but, that is big money with no guarantee of any outcome with Texas law.
Property:
The land in question is sandy with clay about 24" down. It is fairly dry in the heat of Summer without rains. A heavy Summer downpour will leave a 1/2" of rain water on the surface for a couple weeks. In the Fall and Spring, it will have enough water to be too soft to walk on without sinking to your ankles or deeper. I have done some heavy excavator work to improve drainage to some extent into a natural creek near my property so, I'm hopeful Spring rains won't be such a big problem next year.
What I want to know:
I think some commercial timber production is my best option today. This will help control soil erosion and potentially consume a good amount of water to help dry the land as well. A noise and visual screen from the road is a side benefit as well.
Now, what tree should I plant?
TIA,
Sid
I have some pasture which is partially flooded by a neighbor with beavers on their property. His wife thinks getting a "free pond" is wonderful and is a bit of an animal hoarder so, my options are limited. I offered to pay for removing them and the dam without success. I went to various county and state agencies but, there is nothing they can do. The county commissioner is fighting the same battle because of the raised water table that keeps washing out the asphalt road. The only option I have is a personal lawsuit to get a court order to stop this but, that is big money with no guarantee of any outcome with Texas law.
Property:
The land in question is sandy with clay about 24" down. It is fairly dry in the heat of Summer without rains. A heavy Summer downpour will leave a 1/2" of rain water on the surface for a couple weeks. In the Fall and Spring, it will have enough water to be too soft to walk on without sinking to your ankles or deeper. I have done some heavy excavator work to improve drainage to some extent into a natural creek near my property so, I'm hopeful Spring rains won't be such a big problem next year.
What I want to know:
I think some commercial timber production is my best option today. This will help control soil erosion and potentially consume a good amount of water to help dry the land as well. A noise and visual screen from the road is a side benefit as well.
Now, what tree should I plant?
- Loblolly Pine: Pinus Taeda?
- Mexican White Oak: Quercus Polymorpha?
- Some other Oak?
TIA,
Sid