The purpose of this guidebook is to assist outdoor recreation groups and British Columbia Forest Service staff in meeting requirements of the Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act and related regulations. It sets out recommended directions for individuals or groups interested in constructing, rehabilitating, or maintaining trails or recreational facilities on all provincial Crown land outside of parks. The guidebook outlines and clarifies which kinds of activities do or do not require consent of the district forestry manager, provides direction preparing a proposal for activities that do require consent, explains what the Forest Service does when it receives a proposal, identifies the criteria used in deciding for or against a proposal, and outlines review, appeal, and enforcement procedures. The guidebook also includes a standard proposal form.