Daniel B. Hedderick

Daniel Hedderick

Dan Hedderick is a licensed forester in the State of Maryland and has a bachelor’s degree in Forest Science from Penn State University.

He worked for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service for more than 30 years, after which he retired. During that time, he held titles including Stewardship Forester, Special Rivers Forester, Project Forester/Manager and Assistant Forester/Manager.

He believes his main job has always been to find a way to keep forests as forest and meet the needs of our demanding society.

Awards Received - MD DNR Forest Service:
(30 awards)

  • 2022 - Directors Accommodation outstanding efforts coordinating a Silvicultural Instructors Tour to 35 instructors from all over the United States as a pre SAF National Convention technical forestry tour.
  • 2022 - Directors Accommodation outstanding efforts highlighting Forest Service activities in Mountain Discoveries regional magazine including Big Tree Program and Arbor Day Program.
  • 2022 - Directors Accommodation superior contribution of narratives & photos to the Fall Foliage Report
  • 2021 - Certificate of Service in recognition of 25 years of dedicated service to MD DNR Forest Service
  • 2019 - Certificate of Service in recognition of 25 years of dedicated service to the State of MD
  • 2018 - Tree Farm Bronze Hardhat award for inspections presented at State-Wide Meeting.
  • 2016 - Chesapeake Forest Champion - Greatest Impact on the Ground Presented by Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay at Watershed Forum in Shepardtown, WV; US Fish and Wildlife Service National Conservation Training Center.
  • 2016 - Maryland General Assembly Tree Farm Inspector of the Year Official Citation from Delegate Mike McKay. Presented at the State House in Annapolis.
  • 2016 - Maryland House of Delegates Tree Farm Inspector of the Year House Resolution recognized for outstanding stewardship managing forest resources from Speaker of the House Michael Bush. Presented at the State House in Annapolis.
  • 2016 - Northeast Regional Tree Farm Inspector of the Year Award presented in Seattle Washington
  • 2016 - Tree Farm Inspector of the Year Maryland
  • 2014 - Forester of the Year Award MD DNR Forest Service State
  • 2013 - Certificate of Service in recognition of 20 years of dedicated serve to the State of MD
  • 2011 - SAF President's Outstanding Field Forester Award, presented in Honolulu, Hawaii
  • 2011 - Directors Accommodation for their exemplary work in contributing to the success accomplishment of the Governor's Priority "One Million Tree" Planting Initiative.
  • 2011 - Stewardship Award for urban tree planting and awareness to reduce violent crime provided by the Delaware-Maryland Synod Celebration of Ministry Evangelical Lutheran Church.
  • 2004 - FLEP Award for Excellence in reaching out to forest landowners assisting them with cost share, award provided by MD DNR Forest Service.
  • 2004 - Certificate of Appreciation for Dedication, Creativity, Hard Work and Excellent Productivity in pursuit of the mission of the MD DNR Forest Service.
  • 2004 - Excellence in Chainsaw Use Award from MD DNR Forest Service.
  • 2003 - Creative Arts Award for the Pictorial Excellence in the Town Creek Calendar project from MD DNR Forest Service.
  • 2002 - Maryland Tree Farm System Gratitude and Appreciation Award for guidance & advice to the program encompassing sustained forestry, enhancing the management of private forest land.
  • 2002 - Excellence in Publication for Dedicated & Meritorious Service Award Town Creek Ecosystem Management Planning Guide from MD DNR Forest Service.
  • 2002 - Ever-ready Award for Exceptional, Meritorious and Dedicated Service from MD DNR FS.
  • 2002 - Maryland House of Delegates House Resolution for Dedicated Time, Talent, Courage & Skill major fires occurring the week of November 6, 2001.
  • 2002 - MD DNR Forest Service Directors Commendation for major fires occurring on 11/6/2001.
  • 2002 - Leadership Award for Superior Performance and Outstanding Forestry Accomplishments MD DNR Forest Service.
  • 2001 - Allegany Project Strike Team Alpha Award for Dedicated & Meritorious Service in 2001 fall fire season provided by MD DNR Forest Service.
  • 1999 - Commendation for the Wild Cat Hollow Fire from MD DNR FS Western Region.
  • 1998 - Certificate of Appreciation for 5 years of Faithful Service
  • 1994 - Forester of the Year Award MD DNR Forest Service Western Region.