US government reportedly considering sale of Yosemite National Park land to real estate firm
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At a glance
- The Trump administration is reportedly considering selling a section of Yosemite National Park land to a private real estate company.
- The company, Kingsbarn Realty Capital, is interested in developing the approximately 400-meter-wide strip of land.
- Conservationists have strongly condemned the potential sale, labeling it an 'attack on the American people.'
The U.S. government under President Donald Trump is reportedly examining the potential sale of a small parcel of land within the iconic Yosemite National Park to a private real estate developer. This consideration has been ongoing for over a year, according to media reports.
The specific area in question is described as a strip of land approximately 400 meters wide within the world-renowned California national park. The potential buyer identified is Kingsbarn Realty Capital, a private real estate company.
Conservation groups have reacted with strong opposition to the news. Critics have decried the potential sale, with some characterizing it as a direct "attack on the American people." Yosemite National Park has been under protection since 1864, highlighting its long-standing status as a protected natural resource.
The report, originating from the U.S. news website Notus, suggests that the administration has explored multiple options regarding the disposition of this parkland. The implications of such a sale, particularly concerning public access and environmental preservation, are expected to be significant.
Originally published by Der Standard in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.