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      Restock mounding is an essential step in preparing previously harvested forestry sites for successful replanting.
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      For larger forestry projects, continuous mounding is the most efficient method.
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      We deliver professional invasive species control for landowners, developers, and public bodies across Scotland using manual, motor-manual, mechanical, and chemical treatment methods.
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      Mulching offers an environmentally-friendly approach to land clearing that helps to manage invasive species, prevent soil erosion, retain moisture, enhance soil quality, and avoid the need for burning or hauling.
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      Using purpose-built low ground pressure machinery equipped with state-of-the-art tree shear and mulching heads, we remove forestry with minimal disturbance to sensitive peat soils.
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      Ponds and wader scrapes play an important role in supporting biodiversity, improving water retention, and enhancing natural landscapes.
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      Reliable forestry roads are essential for efficient woodland management, providing safe access for machinery, planting teams, and ongoing forestry operations.
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      Creating safe, durable ATV tracks is essential for efficient machinery movement without damaging soil or vegetation.
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      Accidents happen and vehicle recovery from remote locations can be nigh on impossible without the right skills and equipment.
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      ICD Contracting provides state-of-the-art, wheeled and tracked off-road vehicles to transport both personnel and equipment safely and efficiently to even the most remote locations.
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