Map Shows Yosemite Property at Center of Trump Land Deal
Summary
The Trump administration is considering a land exchange deal that would allow a private company to build a short road to its property near Yosemite National Park. This proposal has caused concern among environmental groups and some lawmakers because it could set a precedent for private development close to public park lands.Key Facts
- The proposed deal involves Kingsbarn Realty Capital's 83-acre Hazel Green property near Yosemite’s western border.
- The plan includes building a road less than half a mile long connecting the property to the park's road network.
- The land exchange is allowed under federal law and would not reduce the overall size of Yosemite National Park.
- Environmental groups and some Democratic lawmakers oppose the project due to concerns about setting a precedent for private development near parks.
- The Department of the Interior denies any secret political pressure or predetermined outcome related to the deal.
- Any land exchange would follow federal laws, including environmental reviews and public input before final approval.
- Former Yosemite superintendent Don Neubacher said the proposal is likely illegal and could harm local wildlife like Pacific fishers and great gray owls.
- California Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla oppose the plan, emphasizing Yosemite’s importance as a natural treasure.
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