"Designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Giant Hill is already home to 36 butterfly species. Among them is the endangered Duke of Burgundy butterfly, alongside other chalk grassland specialists including the Marsh Fritillary and Adonis Blue. The National Trust also notes the presence of the Hazel Glove Fungus, which it says is typically associated with temperate rainforests."
"This is an exciting and unique opportunity to give nature a huge boost in Dorset. The land we're acquiring is extraordinary - it's home to everything from our huge 55-metre Anglo-Saxon chalk figure to a small butterfly with a three-centimetre wingspan. By protecting the area around the Giant, we can restore a fully functioning ecosystem that supports species under threat and allows wildlife to thrive across the site."
The National Trust has launched an appeal to raise £330,000 to purchase and care for 138 hectares surrounding the Cerne Abbas Giant. Over £2 million has already been secured through grants and bequests, and £151,878 has been raised toward the public target. Giant Hill is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest supporting 36 butterfly species, including the endangered Duke of Burgundy, Marsh Fritillary and Adonis Blue, and the Hazel Glove Fungus. Acquisition would enable restoration of chalk grassland, planting of new woodland, creation of habitat mosaics, and long-term stewardship to bolster species resilience to climate change.
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