The Australian nursery and garden industry has a lead role to play in managing the effects of climate change and variability upon our urban and natural environments. The industry, through the provision of plant material, has strong linkages with key primary industries throughout Australia which are responsible for providing food and fibre to feed and clothe the world. The production sector also services other key end users including forestry, revegetation providers, landscapers and local government, as well as many involved in developing the Australian urban forest (a term used to describe trees and shrubs on public and private land in and around urban areas).