Tow Hill

photo banner of different intertidal species

Tow Hill Biodiversity Survey findings

Tow Hill is located in British Columbia, within Naikoon Provincial Park and Tow Hill Ecological Reserve. This moderately sloping site consists of moderately uneven terrain, containing few cracks and folds.

overview of research site

Tow Hill is dominated by consolidated bedrock, and the area surrounding the site is comprised of a mixture of consolidated bedrock and sandy beach. The primary coastal orientation of this site is northwest.

closeup of research site

Biodiversity Surveys were done in 2005. The Biodiversity Survey grid encompasses one section that is approximately 30 meters (along shore) x 25 meters (seaward). For more information see the Biodiversity Survey findings at this site.

For more information about Tow Hill, please contact Pete Raimondi (raimondi@ucsc.edu).

Last modified: Aug 08, 2025