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Originally Posted by Dan Salter  Doesnt look too bad to me?
I dont think it can be classed as vertical sides either? the sloping shore/edge looks about right for most wildlife.
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Hi Dan
If you look closely, in both photos you can see what I
think is the exposed lining of the pond above the water level on the opposite side - it appears to be vertical, or nearly so. I could be wrong, I haven't had the chance to examine it in detail, but I suspect that what appear to be shallow sloping edges are actually the result of sedimentation, and possibly the partial collapse of the upper sides.
I think it unlikely that it was built with marginal plants/wildlife in mind, (it might well have been intended for ornamental fish originally) especially as the most suitable place for marginal planting (the eastern "beach", in the foreground in pic 1) is probably the result of sedimentation, and is in deep shade for most of the day - hence my query about the suitability of this area for ferns rather than the more usual "wetland" planting.
Cheers
T2