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This guidebook has been prepared to assist forestry practitioners in meeting the requirements of the British Columbia Forest Practices Code with respect to the safe and efficient broadcast application of fertilizer. The first section introduces the relevant operational planning and silvicultural practices regulations. Subsequent sections describe the selection of stands suitable for fertilization, including the biological factors (such as species, age and size, density, site quality, soil, crown condition, and presence of insects) that are to be considered; types of fertilizers and aerial application methods; environmental protection during the storage and handling of fertilizer; and monitoring the fertilization project for compliance with treatment standards and environmental regulations. The appendix contains guidelines for stand selection, foliar sampling, screening trials, and water sampling.