"Irrespective of the extent and success of our mitigation efforts to try and prevent it, we will all experience some unavoidable climate change. Proactive steps are required to prepare for the changes and the uncertainties we will experience in our local climate and available resources. Actions now (Adaptation) e.g. tree stock from more southerly areas, local water storage etc, are necessary to moderate the harmful effects on our communities and businesses whilst also exploiting beneficial opportunities that will arise."