Abstract: This paper makes an overview of private forest logging management system of eight major developed count ries and sums up their characteristics, and then puts forw ard proposals on China's collective forest tenure reform and harvesting system reform.It indicates that foreig n developed count ries develop their private forest harvesting systems on th basis of their local conditions.Local governments have more pow er for private forest management and guide private forest harvesting with sustainable forest management idea.It advises that China must adhere to the collective forest harvesting permit system to improve the relevant law s, formulate forestry planning and allow forest landow ners to develop their forest management plans.Various policies must be implemented to regulate priv ate forest harvesting activi ties and strengen post-harvest forest management.China must develop various private forest management systems actively for different areas.

Key words: foreign forestry, private forest, logging system, forest tenure reform