For over a century, a Kentucky college has protected a forest used for research and wildlife; when a power company sought a 1.5-mile transmission corridor, a judge rejected its bid to seize the land

For over a century, a Kentucky college has protected a forest used for research and wildlife; when a power company sought a 1.5-mile transmission corridor, a judge rejected its bid to seize the land

On April 2, 2026, a pivotal court ruling supported Berea College in its fight over forest land against East Kentucky Power Cooperative. The court's decision underscored that the EKPC's proposal for a transmission line inadequately assessed the environmental attributes of the forest. This ruling emphasized the importance of community involvement in such cases. However, the legal battle is far from over, as EKPC intends to challenge the court's de…