How do I upload a map or shapefile for each site?

Step-by-step guide to uploading and managing spatial data for your project sites.

Last updated: April 10, 2025

Uploading Site Boundaries

Mapping Your Project Sites

If you have shapefiles or boundary maps specific to individual sites, you can upload them during site setup.

You can upload:

Supported File Formats

1

GIS File Formats

  • Shapefiles (.shp + .shx + .dbf zipped together)
  • GeoJSON or KML files
2

Alternative Formats

  • Image maps or PDFs with clear markings (if no GIS data)

Tips

  • Label site name, boundaries, and nearby landmarks
  • Use local names and include a legend if possible
  • Don't worry if it's not perfect — just be consistent

Why Site Mapping Matters

Why It Matters

Site-level mapping helps visualise where interventions take place and allows analysis by zone, ecology, or population.

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