This guide provides baseline information on the relationship between forest site preparation and the British Columbia Forest Practices Code legislation. The guide is organized under the following forest practices issues: creating silviculture prescriptions, including site-specific prescriptions, treatment methods and time frames, and use of livestock; soil conservation practices; protection and enhancement of other forest resource values such as biodiversity; natural regeneration; and measurement of compliance. The appendices contain descriptions of mechanical site preparation techniques, site preparation equipment, and soil disturbance categories. An index to applicable sections of the Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act is included.