Abstract: Fagaceae forests (oak woods) take the first place of the whole forests in China,both in terms of the area and the volume.Trees in Fagaceae are not only woody grain plant but also energy plant and economic plant.As the energy plant,species in Fagaceae have obvious advantage.A detailed survey about Fagaceae of all provinces in China is done for the first time.Problems exist in the present development of Fagaceae are analyzed and some strategies are put forward,which will help to develop the resources in depth and effectively.

Key words: Fagaceae, new energy, fuel ethanol, woody grain plant