Trump team eyes Yosemite land swap for private road access despite past court rejection

A welcome sign is seen as tourists visit Yosemite National Park amid a proposed land swap that could give a private developer access to a section of the renowned park. — Anadolu pic via AFP

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Summary

The Trump administration is considering transferring a portion of Yosemite National Park to a private developer, Kingsbarn Realty Capital, in exchange for land of equal value elsewhere in California, a plan that has faced opposition from conservationists and political figures.