Discussion on problems arising from municipal afforestation construction in Shenyang

Based on the ecological benefit of municipal afforestation construction and the ideals of sustainable development, a thorough inquiry on the unitary structure of tree species of municipal greenground system and problems arising from overly pursuit on afforesting quantity and speed was made. The disposition principle of tree species for municipal afforestation and species of arbor and shrub suitable for energetic development in Shenyang zone are introduced. It is pointed out that general plan for municipal afforestation should be made and the importance of municipal nursery base construction should be reinforced under the guidance of sustainable development principle. Methods have been suggested to fulfill the construction aim of forest city—improving the design and management level,making comprehensive plan according to regional conditions,paying attention to the ecological benefit and combining the longterm aims with shortterm ones.