Abstract:The status of the wild population growth of Abies ziyuanensis is crucial for formulating population conservation measures and biodiversity protection. In this study, we conducted field surveys on Abies ziyuanensis populations in Nanshan National Park in Hunan, using plot and quadrat sampling methods. We analyzed the quantity distribution, suitable habitat, population composition, age structure, and height-diameter tree structure of the current populations. Results showed that the number of wild plants of Abies ziyuanensis in Hunan Nanshan National Park is 106 (excluding seedlings); its suitable growth altitude ranges between 1450 ~ 1900 m, suitable soil is montane yellow-brown soil, suitable mean annual temperature is 9.5 ~ 14.5℃, annual mean rainfall is 1218 ~ 2018 mm, and the annual relative humidity is 79.2 ~ 85.6%. The existing community structure is intact and shows clear tree, shrub and herb layers. The age structure showed some anomalies, and the height-diameter tree differences among different populations were significant (P<0.05). Considering the issues of regeneration and breeding in the existing population, we propose conservation strategies for Abies ziyuanensis from three aspects: increasing the population size, improving the community structure and age structure. The findings and conservation strategies for Abies ziyuanensis can provide important references for the protection of populations in southern China.