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Clockwise from top: Rory MacInnis, of Manahawkin, is one of the arborists competing in the New Jersey Tree Climbing Competition on June 14. Jamie Belmonte, of Hampton, competes in the Aerial Rescue Climb during the event, held at Thompson Park in the Lincroft section of Middletown. A competitor adjusts the ropes during the Secured Footlock Speed Climb station of the tree climbing competition, which was open to the public. PHOITOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff