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ICD Contracting Ltd is a forest and rural land management contractor offering sustainable forestry and rural groundworks solutions to clients who believe in responsible environmental stewardship.
From woodland establishment to peatland restoration, we provide a quality assured service to landowners, farmers, utility companies, renewables developers, local authorities, environmental businesses, and government agencies.
" We deliver trusted forestry and rural land management solutions that create lasting value for our clients: strengthening landscapes, supporting communities, and contributing to Scotland’s journey to Net Zero through skilled people and responsible practice. "
ICD Contracting’s philosophy is built on strong values and long-term thinking.
We believe that success comes from sustainable growth where performance is balanced with responsibility: to our people, our communities, and the environment we work within.
Centred in Argyll and delivering services throughout Scotland.
We recognise the benefits we can bring to local communities by engaging collaboratively and operating mindfully. We work in partnership with clients, stakeholders, and local communities, recognising the importance of rural livelihoods and shared stewardship of the land.
Our people are key to our success.
We actively encourage employee involvement, training, and accountability, creating a culture where experience, pride in workmanship, and continuous improvement drive high performance. Empowered teams deliver better outcomes: safely, efficiently, and ethically.
Our journey began with a focus on forestry services, gradually expanding to include a wide range of environmental and land management solutions. Although our business has grown from those humble beginnings our vision has remained true: to balance performance with responsibility, caring for our people, our communities, and the land we manage.
Proven track record in rural projects.
ICD’s proven track record over almost two decades is evident in the level of repeat business received from returning clients and our excellent staff retention rates.
Local solutions tailored to your land.
We recruit locally wherever possible and have built strong relationships with local landowners and other organisations. Our in depth local knowledge and flexible approach allows us to tailor our services to meet the unique needs of each client.
Qualified, dedicated professionals.
We proactively encourage employee involvement, training, and accountability, creating a culture where experience, pride in workmanship, and continuous improvement drive high performance.
Demonstrating rural stewardship.
Our rural roots have instilled in us a profound respect for the land and a dedication to preserving its natural beauty and sustainable integrity for future generations.
ICD Contracting believes in investing in the best staff and equipment to ensure that we always have the right people and tools for every job.
By deploying highly trained operatives and the most robust and efficient machinery available, we undertake all contracts effectively and to the highest standards.
Staff development means empowering our people to be the best versions of themselves through targeted training and career mentoring.
We constantly seek to innovate when it comes to our fleet of machines and equipment and all plant is maintained to the highest standards of efficiency and effectiveness.
Environmental responsibility underpins our work. By managing land thoughtfully and working with natural processes, we protect biodiversity, enhance landscapes, and support resilient rural environments. Our robust environmental policies drive us to continually reduce our resource consumption and carbon emissions through effective management and applying new technologies.
We always seek to utilise materials and products from sustainable sources while adopting waste minimisation techniques to ensure the most efficient use of non-sustainable resources. We set and achieve ambitious environmental improvement objectives and targets in relation to water, waste, energy and our use of suppliers and contractors.
ICD Contracting’s approach is aligned with the Scottish Government’s Climate Change Plan which seeks to invest in nature-based solutions, helping to reverse nature decline and restore and regenerate biodiversity in Scotland. For example, by delivering specialist forest-to-bog operations, we help our clients to reverse historic afforestation on deep peat. This peatland restoration makes a vital contribution to the Scottish Government’s target of achieving Net Zero emissions by 2045 and enhancing the nation’s natural capital.
Delivering sustainable forestry and rural land management outcomes to high quality, safety, and environmental standards.
Applying eco-friendly methods, investing in renewables, and promoting sustainable land management to minimise our carbon footprint.
Working in partnership with clients to restore, manage and protect Scotland’s rural environments through responsible stewardship.
ICD Contracting Ltd is proud to be a member of the following esteemed organisations, reflecting our commitment to maintaining high standards and best practices in our industry.
As a verified Gold Member of Contructionline, we meet the Common Assessment Standard (CAS) and have passed rigorous on-site audits and enhanced vetting. Our Modern Slavery, anti-bribery, and equality policies and SSIP Accredited health and safety approach demonstrate compliance and reliability.
By going above and beyond standard PAS 91 requirements, we provide our clients with peace of mind and faster, more efficient procurement.
As members of the Forest Industry Safety Accord, our commitment to health and safety and risk management is evidenced in all aspects of our work.
These memberships not only enhance our credibility but also ensure that we stay updated with the latest industry developments and safety protocols, giving our clients confidence that every job is completed professionally, responsibly, and with minimal risk.
