Tree climbing
Ascending and moving around in the crown of trees / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Tree climbing is a recreational or functional activity consisting of ascending and moving around in the crowns of trees.
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A rope, helmet, and harness can be used to increase the safety of the climber. Other equipment can also be used, depending on the experience and skill of the tree climber. Some tree climbers take special hammocks called "Treeboats" and Portaledges with them into canopies where they can have a picnic or sleep.
Some tree climbers employ a mixture of techniques and gear derived from rock climbing and caving. These techniques are also used to climb trees for other purposes: tree care (arborists), animal rescue, research, and activism.