The US wants to swap federal land on Georgia’s Cumberland Island for privately owned parcels; any parkland leaving federal ownership would be permanently barred from subdivision and major development

The US wants to swap federal land on Georgia’s Cumberland Island for privately owned parcels; any parkland leaving federal ownership would be permanently barred from subdivision and major development

The National Park Service is evaluating the possibility of land exchanges on Cumberland Island. The strategy involves acquiring privately owned parcels in exchange for federal lands, which will continue to be protected under conservation restrictions. The agency invites public input regarding the possible environmental repercussions of this initiative, which aims to enhance the management and consolidation of safeguarded areas on the island.