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He later completed his Bachelor of Arts at McMaster University in 1903. After studying forestry for a year at Yale University, he graduated from the University of Michigan with the degree of Master of Science in Forestry in 1905.
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In his early years, he worked as a general labourer. lieutenant is there that he gained an interest in conservation and reforestation. He was then appointed lecturer at the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph.
In 1912, he took a position at the Ontario Ministry of Lands, Forests and Mines as the first provincial forester.
In 1924 he rose to the position of Deputy Minister and in 1935 was appointed Chief of Reforestation. He is the author of many landmark reports and handbooks on reforestation.
The Forest Fires Prevention Acting and the establishment of the provincial air service are attributed to him. A highlight of his noteworthy career was the establishment of the Saint Williams tree nursery in 1908, the first of its kind in Ontario.
lieutenant is there that a plaque commemorating his contributions was placed in 1957.
