According to a Scottish Government summary, the Bill has three aims -
Improved accountability, transparency and policy alignment
Forestry fully accountable to Scottish Ministers and Scottish Parliament
Simpler and more transparent governance arrangements
Parity between state and non-state sector in terms of regulation
Alignment of forestry policy with other relevant areas, aiding delivery of wider economic, social and environmental outcomes
All plant health responsibilities to sit with Scottish Ministers
Modernisation
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