GIS File README

This folder contains GIS shapefiles documenting restoration treatment areas and monitoring locations at the project site. The files include two polygon layers representing sand-removal treatment areas and project boundary delineations, and three point layers representing field monitoring locations.

These data are provided as ESRI shapefiles. Each shapefile may include multiple associated files with the same base name, such as .shp, .shx, .dbf, .prj, and other supporting files. These associated files should be kept together for the shapefiles to function properly in GIS software.

File Descriptions
sand_removal.shp

Polygon layer identifying areas within the project site where sand removal was conducted or designated as part of the restoration treatment. This layer, together with no_sand_removal.shp, delineates the treatment areas and overall project boundary.

no_sand_removal.shp

Polygon layer identifying areas within the project site where sand removal was not conducted or was not designated as part of the restoration treatment. This layer, together with sand_removal.shp, delineates the treatment areas and overall project boundary.

vegetation_monitoring_plots.shp

Point layer showing the locations of vegetation monitoring plots. These points identify where vegetation monitoring was conducted to document plant community conditions and track changes associated with the restoration project.

water_level_loggers.shp

Point layer showing the locations of water-level monitoring stations/loggers. These points identify where water-level data were collected to evaluate hydrologic conditions at the project site.

photo_stations.shp

Point layer showing the locations of fixed photo-monitoring stations. These points identify where repeat photographs were taken to visually document site conditions and restoration-related changes over time.

Geometry Summary
File	Geometry Type	Description
sand_removal.shp	Polygon	Sand-removal treatment areas
no_sand_removal.shp	Polygon	Areas without sand-removal treatment
vegetation_monitoring_plots.shp	Point	Vegetation monitoring plot locations
water_level_loggers.shp	Point	Water-level logger locations
photo_stations.shp	Point	Fixed photo-monitoring station locations
Notes

The coordinate reference system is stored in the .prj file associated with each shapefile. Users should confirm the projection in GIS software before combining these layers with other spatial datasets.