The deteriorated forests and their features in Huangguoshu Scenic Spot are elaborated. On the basis of forest and site factors

the deteriorated forests in this region are divided into five types: low yield econom ic forest

deteriorated deciduous broadleaf forest

deteriorated evergreen theropencedrymion

deteriorated arbuscle

deteriorated bush in limestone.The last type can be divided into closed forestland facilitating forestation and vegetation recovery on difficult sites. Management measures to improve deteriorated forests include hillside closure

filling and improving

forestation and forestry diversification. Taking into consideration the conditions of the region's environment

society and econom ics

these management measures are put forward with proposals for ecosystem construction based on ecology

production and sustainability in Huang guo shu Scenic Spot and karst regions generally.