Georgia Eco Digest

Cumberland Island land-swap and wilderness controversy

Cumberland Island land-swap and wilderness controversy

A proposed federal land swap could remove private enclaves from Cumberland Island and add wilderness, but may also enable construction of eight very large homes. Public meetings have drawn pushback over habitat, island character, public-land policy and precedent; public comments are due Oct. 16.

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Updated Sep 24, 2026
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