A Privatized Path to Yosemite: The Land Swap That's Drawing Fire The Trump administration's consideration of a land swap in Yosemite National Park has ignited controversy, pitting environmental advocates against developers and raising concerns about the erosion of America's conservation legacy.
At its core, the proposal centers on a private developer's request for an access road to connect their 83 acre parcel, Hazel Green Ranch, near Yosemite's western boundary.
The proposed land swap, which would exchange a small piece of parkland or interest in it for equal value elsewhere in California, has raised eyebrows among environmental groups.