Port McNeills other claim to fame is that its home to the worlds largest burls.
Like cancer, the tree cells multiply uncontrollably resulting in abnormal bumps on the trunk.
The worlds second largest burl (formerly the largest burl) is also located in Port McNeill.
This burl weighs an estimated 22 tons and measures 13.7 meters in circumference.
At the time of its discovery, it was the largest burl.
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The worlds second largest burl discovered in 1976.Photo credit
Sources:BritishColumbia.com/www.mcguiresplace.net/Wikipedia
