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This is an image file related to the Pelican Bay Bay Colony Dune Plantings project in Florida, a coastal dune stabilization initiative. The image depicts an example of "Keep Off Dune" signage, which appears to be a regulatory or informational sign used to protect restored dune areas from unauthorized foot traffic and damage during the vegetation establishment phase. The signage serves as a visual barrier and educational tool to prevent public access to designated dune zones where native plant material has been installed.

The sign example is relevant to the dune plantings project, which involves the supply and installation of dune-tolerant native vegetation including sea oats, railroad vine, sea purslane, and dune sunflower in specified spacing and layout patterns. This signage would be deployed across the restoration area to protect the newly planted dunes as they establish and develop their root systems, which are critical for sand trapping, erosion reduction, and habitat resilience. The protective measures indicated by such signage are essential components of successful long-term dune formation following the 2024 tropical season damage from Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricanes Helene and Milton.