Yosemite Land Swap Sparks Outcry | Fresno News

A controversial land swap proposal threatens Yosemite’s pristine status: a Las Vegas-based developer wants to trade a small park parcel for two 40-acre plots near the park’s edge, sparking outrage from conservationists and former officials who call it reckless. The company, Kingsbarn Realty Capital, paid $4 million for the parcels, and while the Interior Department says no final decision has been made, they’ve flagged potential use of conservation funds — drawing political heat. With public input and environmental reviews still pending, this battle over America’s most iconic national park is far from over. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/74597a2d0f193ec5