he joined the imperial forestry service in india in 1893 and rose to become assistant inspector-general of forests, government of india in 1912-13. from 1914-20 he was conservator of forests and from 1920-22 officiating chief conservator. in 1922 this position was made permanent and he remained as chief conservator of indian forests until his retirement in 1926. he also served as a member of the legislative council, united provinces. he was appointed cie in the 1925 new year's honours.