Abstract: Based on investigation data collected in Fujian, Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Anhui, Hunan, Liaoning, Shandong and Yunnan provinces, this paper studies the influences of collective forest tenure reform on farmers’ income. Net effects of the forest tenure reform on changes of farmers’ income are analyzed using firstorder difference model with descriptive statistical analysis method. Empirical analysis results show that the increase of farmers’ income is not significant. The promotion of the collective forest tenure reform on farmers’ income has been initially revealed in Fujian and Liaoning provinces.