West Virginia Highlands Conservancy v. Island Creek Coal Co.

ELR Citation: ELR 20160
No(s). 15,028 (4th Cir. Apr 6, 1971)

District court's preliminary injunction against timbering, road construction and prospecting for coal in the Otter Creek drainage of the Monongahela National Forest affirmed on appeal brought by federal defendant Forest Supervisor. Allegations of harm to aesthetic, conservational and recreational va...