Guardian International5/30/2026Environment
Climate Emergency Affects Restoration of Cerne Giant
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The Cerne Giant, a 55-metre-tall chalk figure in Dorset, undergoes rechalking every 7-10 years, but climate change effects like algae growth and intense rainfall necessitate more frequent restoration, with the National Trust adapting techniques to preserve the hundreds-year-old landmark.
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The Cerne Giant, a 55-metre-tall chalk figure in Dorset, undergoes rechalking every 7-10 years, but climate change effects like algae growth and intense rainfall necessitate more frequent restoration, with the National Trust adapting techniques to preserve the hundreds-year-old landmark.
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