[phs1986]

http://www.kentuckyliving.com/article.as...ssueid=288

http://www.stonecrestky.com/

http://www.trailsheaven./about/hatfield_...ls_is.aspx

http://www.knottcountyadventure.com/sportsplex.html






The above 4 links are just areas within a 25/30 mile radius of where I am right now that have been reclaimed and used for economic purposes of the communities they are in. You can NOT tell me that by creating these facilities that there was so much damage to the land that it is unusable. UH... It's being used and used for a profit. IMHO, if your that determined to knock strip mining, put yourself on a reclaim crew and then you tell the EPA how YOU want it done and work and heck, make yourself some money making our fine land beautiful again! Yes, there are instances when the land is more "flat" that orginally but Knott County is a fine example as to what can be done with "flat" land!! AND, I do belive they have some vegatation growing rather nicely around the facility!! Sorry, I have a very strong opinion on this and to keep myself in check I felt I should have some sites with information to back up what I say.... So.. there ya have it!

(OH, I do belive they mention elk in the Knott County piece)... That is wildlife isn't it???