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Preserving Antarctica's Heritage Buildings with Conservation Carpenter Graham Gillie

Scotland Outdoors

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Conservation Challenges in Antarctica

This chapter focuses on the unique difficulties of preserving historical buildings in Antarctica, detailing the logistics of reaching these remote sites and the impact of climate change on their integrity. It emphasizes the reliance on hand tools for restoration work due to limited power sources and the importance of careful planning for these efforts. The discussion also highlights specific restoration projects, like the Penguin Post Office, and draws parallels to similar challenges faced in Scotland.

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