Johann Daniel von Reitter

Johann Daniel von Reitter (21 October 1759 – 6 February 1811) was a German forester, hunter, educator, and botanist who worked in the court of the rulers of Württemberg.

Reitter was born in Böblingen (Württemberg) where his father was a forester.

He studied natural sciences and even as a student wrote a treatise on the protection of game reserves.

He travelled in France and the Netherlands to study forestry practices.

In 1803 he was a council member in a newly formed forestry department.