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Birch Bark to seal ponds?

 
                                  
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I was wondering if anyone has used birch bark to seal a pond?
 
                                
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I haven't done it but it makes sense as birch bark is well proven to hold water. Pine tar to seal the laps and ....Bob's your uncle!
 
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That sounds like far far too much work.
 
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