Abstract:Based on the investigation in 8 age-class stands (from age 0.3 to 37 years old)in Huitong,Hunan,the changing process of species diversity of the Chinese fir plantation community was studied,the relationship between species diversity and community stabil-ity was also discussed.The results showed that the species diversity index of each age-class stand is 2.2—3.5 and the evenness is 0.64—O.85,the ecological dominant values is 0.04—O.18.The study would provide scientific basis for biodiversity conservation and sustainable utilization of the artificial forest.