Kentucky is using its stimulus money to achieve energy efficiency and develop renewable energy resources to further the goals of the governor’s energy strategy.

The Division of Forestry and Kentucky State University have teamed up to offer high-quality pawpaw seedlings.

A state helicopter crew covers more ground during surface mine inspections and provides ease of photography and video to ensure the environment is protected against adverse practices.

The January ice storm of 2009 left this raspberry vine encased in a sparkling cocoon. Photograph by Merle Wasson of Paris, Kentucky.

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Biomass Task Force makes recommendations

to develop new industry in Kentucky .....Inside cover New permitting guidelines protect the Indiana bat .....1 Dead animal composting research yields startling results .....2 West Irvine Elementary students understand importance of recycling..3 A leader on the farm .....4 AML enhancement rule projects reduce hazards and help make mined lands useful once again .....5 Only the finest for Ohio County .....6 Division of Forestry seedling order form .....7 Protecting green spaces .....17 Attendees deem conference a success .....18 Awards .....19-20 TVA and Commonwealth sign pact on energy resources .....Back cover