Robinson Forest on Google Earth

Check out Robinson Forest using Google Earth . The deep green in the center is the 10,000 acre block of Robinson Forest. The white is active surface mining, gray and brown are reclaimed mine lands. Laurel Fork, a watershed logged and strip mined in 1992, is also noted with a yellow pin. Note the fragmentation outside of Robinson Forest main block. Yes there are other green areas to the east of Robinson Forest, but these are fragmented and none are protected. It is likely that these other green forested areas will be logged and mined within the next 20 years.
        A Google Earth flyover is the best way to view Eastern Kentucky and look at the impact that strip mining has on the landscape. You can accomplish more in one hour than 20 hours of flying. These images emphasize the necessity for preserving Robinson Forest as a large contiguous block of forest. I think that both environmentalists and loggers can agree that the rapid conversion of mountain timber to strip mines is bad for Kentucky’s forests. The preservation of Robinson will be an asset for Kentucky’s forests and forestry programs.
        The best way to find Robinson Forest on Google Earth is to search for Clayhole, KY. Robinson Forest main block is located 6 miles east of Clayhole. The coordinates for Robinson Forest camp are:
37° 27’ 30.00 “N
83° 09’ 25.00  “W

Also check out Laurel Fork which is part of Robinson Forest too.
37° 25’ 36.00 “N
83° 10’ 34.00 “W