Who We Are...

Craig Lederer, Owner/Operator

CDL Habitat Restoration (CDL) is an independent contracting company with the goal of helping others, from large companies to private land owners who want to take a proactive approach to habitat reclamation and restoration improvement.

What We Stand For...

CDL understands there is a delicate balance between conservation and modern industry. This balance is necessary in order to maintain a high quality of life for future generations.

We are committed to using cutting-edge scientific technology and providing quality service with experience and knowledge.

Our team consists of specialists who understand the importance of native habitat ecology and the challenges of restoration in areas of disturbed land and harsh growing environments.

We have extensive experience in hand-on implementation of a wide variety of projects from wetland enhancement, upland grasses and shrubs, to dry arid ecosystems.

What We Offer...

CDL offers full service habitat restoration from planning and design to implementation and monitoring. This cost-effective approach ensures high plant survivorship and keeps unexpected costs to a minimum.

We specialize in:

• Working with government agencies, large companies and local land owners
• Various irrigation systems and techniques
• Site evaluation, planning, implementation and monitoring
• Native grass, shrub and forbs planting via drill, broadcast, plugs, etc.
• Tree and shrub planting: nursery, bare root, cuttings and transplants
• Exotic plant removal and eradication: chemical, biological and mechanical
• Herbicide application
• Coordinating and managing various sub contractors for reclamation projects

What Sets Us Apart...

CDL is a distinctive habitat contractor who believes monitoring and documentation are the measurements that define successful restoration and reclamation projects.

With our project monitoring, we provide our clients with quarterly and/or annual reports that include vital information such as: photos, plant survivorship, precipitation totals and wildlife use. This approach helps us achieve maximum efficiency with quality results.

Our company offers expertise in contract management, multi-budget management and project implementation. Additionally, our company enlists skilled professionals specializing in soil, water, plant science and wildlife habitat.

CDL also is committed to maintaining a safe work environment. As such, CDL has had a safety program in place since the company's establishment in 2005 and we have had zero accidents nor incidents.

Our Mission ...

CDL Habitat Restoration LLC is a company which believes that sounds science, conscientious preparation and a comprehensive understanding of the objectives of our clients and the directives of the regulatory agencies is essential to protecting and restoring our natural resources.