Abstract: Based on the introduction of the first and the second session of　forest culture seminar, this paper makes a review on the third session of　forest culture seminar in 2009. The reports in this seminar are divided into 4　parts, i.e. theoretical research on forest culture, application research on　forest culture, historical　research on forest culture,extension and development of forest culture. Finally, trend of forest culture research presented　in this seminar is summarized to provide ideas for the development of forest　culture research.