US proposes Cumberland Island land swap with limits on future development

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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.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:58:00 UTC.

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