Brownsea Island Treasury to pay her death duties. Concerned the island could be sold to commercial developers, a campaign was started by local conservationist, Helen Brotherton, with the aim of purchasing the island to protect its natural habitats. The National Trust subsequently agreed to take over responsibility for the island if enough funds were raised and in 1962 its purchased Brownsea for £100,000. Work was carried out to prepare the island for visitors; tracks were cleared through areas overgrown with rhododendrons and firebreaks were created to prevent repetition of the 1934 fire. The Dorset Wildlife Trust leased a nature reserve on the
Island Coast High School the Island Coast football team won the district title and hosted its first play-off game. The team ultimately lost 28-0, yet most of the team returns to build on the previous year's success. The boys varsity baseball team won its district in it first varsity year (2010). The Island Coast football team, in its 2nd varsity year (2010), came within one game of the 2B state championship. Actual construction began in mid-April, 2007. The school was completed in mid-June, 2008. Total costs were at about $63-million. It is , with a campus. There are 3 floors but the school was