Abstract: After new China was established, Chen Yun was very concerned about the development of forestry.He attached great importance of forestry to agriculture, industry and people's life.Chen Yun proposed and took a whole set of important measures after investigations and on the spot studies:the afforestation is a national long-term goal;based on universal forest protection, focus on afforestation selectively and cut reasonably;pay attention to forestry education.Chen Yun's instructions and suggestions greatly promoted the development of forestry in our country and are of practical significance to our work today.