A controversial land swap proposal under consideration by the Trump administration could transfer a portion of Yosemite National Park to private ownership, according to newly obtained government documents. The National Park Service has acknowledged a request from a landowner to connect their property with a park service road, raising concerns over potential changes to protected federal land. The submission to Congress marks the first official step in what could be a significant shift in the park’s boundaries. Details on the scope of the transfer and its long-term implications remain unclear.
The Trump administration is eyeing a land swap that would give part of Yosemite National Park to a private company, according to a document submitted to Congress. In the document, obtained by The Hill, the National Park Service (NPS) states that a landowner is seeking to connect their property with a park service road in...
