For what reason Scottish Forestry and Forestry and Land Scotland remain separate entities.

A report was laid before the Scottish Parliament in June 2024 regarding the operation of the administrative arrangements that the Scottish Ministers have made for the carrying out of their forestry functions under the Forestry and Land Management (Scotland) Act 2018. A copy of the report can be found here: Administrative arrangements made by Scottish Ministers for the carrying out of their functions under the Forestry and Land Management (Scotland) Act 2018 | Scottish ForestryThe report sets out the history and reconfirms the arrangements for and operation of the two separate executive agencies, Scottish Forestry and Forestry and Land Scotland, including their respective duties and functions.