Abstract:Status of distribution,cultural history and technique of Juglans regia L. have been found out based on survey of Juglans regia L.resource in Yichang Prefecture. And 13 elite plant strains from the existing resource of Juglans regia L. have been selected out that they have characteristic of fine vein, thin shell, fragrant and sweet taste, high rate of kernel, which can put into production directly. An elite selection of the survey has provided scientific basis for developing Juglans regia L.industry of the prefecture combining state programs of environmental protection, natural forest protection and returning the land to forest.