本文论述了建立森林资源数据库的意义、方法及步骤,探讨了森林资源数据库在林业上的应用。文章指出,完整的森林资源数据库应该包括属性数据库和空间数据库两部分,有了空间数据库的支持,才能使森林资源的研究和应用走向定位化。森林资源数据库在生产、科研上有着广阔的应用前景。 This article discusses the significance, methods and steps of establishing forest resources database and discusses the application of forest resources database in forestry. The article points out that a complete forest resource database should include two parts: the attribute database and the spatial database. With the support of the spatial database, the research and application of forest resources can be oriented. Forest resources database has broad application prospects in production and scientific research.