Green Island (Dorset)
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 Green Island from the South Deep channel to the south west |
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| Green Island shown within Dorset | |
| OS grid reference | SZ006866 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | Dorset |
| Fire | Dorset and Wiltshire |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| EU Parliament | South West England |
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Green Island is an island in Poole Harbour in the English county of Dorset. It lies in the central south part of the harbour, south of Brownsea Island and Furzey Island. The island is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Special Protection Area (SPA).
The island covers approximately 45 acres (180,000 m2) at low tide while the central raised part of the island is approximately 19 acres (77,000 m2). The island is covered in extensive woodland in the centre, made up of Scots pine with several small zones of heathland. The island also has a large salt marsh and several small glades, as well as a beach area. The majority of the island is made of sandstone. has two buildings: a two bedroom summer house and a single story cabin known as the Greensleaves. The island has a helicopter landing pad and a private wooden jetty. The island, along with Brownsea Island and Furzey Island, is one of the few known places in England where red squirrels are still found.
Long Island lies within the civil parish of Corfe Castle. The parish forms part of the Purbeck local government district.
The island is currently privately owned. The island was owned from 1987 by the Davies family until 2005. In 2005 the island was put up for sale at an asking price of 2.5 million pounds. In previous years, the island was used by the Green Island Holiday Trust which ran a limited number of holidays for disabled and disadvantaged people on the island. It was also used for corporate events, weddings and functions. The Green Island Holiday Trust now conducts its activities at Holton Lee (near Upton).
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