 As well as his extensive home gardens at "Invergowrie" Exeter and later at "Cardrona" Moss Vale, there is much evidence of his keen interest in creating parks and gardens.For example, he planned the unique garden setting for the Portland Cement Works at , he was responsible for the planning and development of "Seymour Park" in Moss Vale and was Chairman of the Berrima District Committee of the Remembrance Driveway.Foxes cause considerable damage to the local wildlife.