Forintek is Canada's primary source of test data on preservatives and treated wood, consequently it is imperative that Forintek maintain test sites representative of Canadian climates, particularly the worst case, southwestern B.C. Forintek's western field test site at Westham Island closed down in 1997 and work has been underway to establish a new site at the Malcolm Knapp Research Forest. This report documents the site evaluation, environmental status, site plan and location, soil preparation and trail relocation, soil characterization, a sediment runoff problem, sign shelter construction, fence treatment and installation and relocation of shingle and shake test racks. The test site was ready to receive above ground test material in the summer of 2002. Installation of ground-contact tests can proceed in summer of 2003.