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Yosemite National Park
Introduction to Planning

Park planning is an evolving process that involves time, research, and science.  Park scientists, administrators, educators, facilities managers, trail builders, architects, engineers and protection rangers devote a great deal of time, experiences, and expertise to the planning process. But there is another integral link in the planning process: The input of people who care about and for Yosemite National Park. Yosemite Planning invites you to get involved!

When beginning the process of planning, there are three major questions:

  • What steps are necessary?
  • What type of plan is this?
  • What documents are needed to inform the plan?

Answers to these same questions are a great way to get a better understanding of how Yosemite planning operates.

Yosemite's planning team strives to ensure its projects do not harm the park's resources; therefore, all plans require consultation with the Environmental Protection Agency. This is done through a review of the National Environmental Policy Act[54 kb PDF] (NEPA) guidelines.

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View of Yosemite Valley from the Wawona Tunnel Vista.

Did You Know?
Rockfall events have helped shape many of the outstanding features along Yosemite Valley's walls, including Royal Arches, North Dome, and Half Dome. Giant talus slopes that slant away from the Valley walls accumulate debris with each rockfall event.
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Last Updated: August 13, 2010 at 11:21 MST