Hello, fritzi. I see this is an old post here, but if you're still around, you'll get more responses by posting it in the 'discussions' area Some pics of your pond here in the gallery would be GREAT tho - we all love pics;) blessings, ~digger

Usually, work near or in water requires a permit. At least, that's how it goes in my state. Your chance to do much unintended damage is great. Plus, why remove cabbage palms? What "brush" species are you talking about? good native stuff? Invasive Brazillian pepper? Inquiring minds want to know. What is your goal? Diquat will not be effective in the manner you seek. It is indeed used in aquatic settings, but not at all like what you're trying to do. I think you need to consult with a local expert before something gets boned up here, and I'd still like to know what the end game looks like. +oM

To really tell what species it is the grain of the boards both on the flat and on the ends. As far as being worth looking at an amount would have to be given and probably the region it is in. Things like this vary from area to area. That said I have a personal dislike of the add on bands because they are almost always either above or below the table surface. People tend to catch drinks on them. From the picture to my eye it appears they are above the surface of the main portion. It would be a little different if the bands went all around the table. They could then catch the spills.

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