Economic Development
Parks & Wildlife Management Area
Mining Permit Boundary
National Park Boundary
Industrial Parks
State Park Boundary
Industrial Sites
Wildlife Management Areas
Manufacturing and Business
Exisiting Trails
Office Buildings
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Figure 19. Economic Development.
Industorial Park in Beckley After WWII, coalfields were closed, and not many active coalfields exist along the river. However, Frasure Creek Mining LLC began operation of mountain-top removal mining close to Fayetteville. Coal mining is still the first industry, and many manufacturing companies are located in this area. In addition, industrial parks have been built in some area, are inviting diverse businesses.
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Figure20. Parks & Wildlife Management Area.
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Bald Eagle in New River area
West Virginia is known as one of the most biodiverse area in the world. The New River area has some rare species such as Bald eagle and Indiana Bat. New River Gorge National Park, state parks, and wildlife management areas have their own plans to preserve the ecosystem. The trails going through the natural provide an opportunity for people to learn about the nature. 31