Abstract
The stand structure of Pinus thunbergii Parl. forests were analyzed to provide the information for conservation of coastal forest in eastern part of Kangwon province, Korea. The floristic composition on P. thunbergii Parl. forests were composed of 34 families, 81 genera, 83 species, 11 varieties, 1 forma, totaling 95 taxa. Generally, increasing of the stand age was increased understory vegetation in P. thunbergii Parl.
forests. Especially, inland plants were increased. Understory vegetations of P. thunbergii Parl. forests were helpful in many ways. It was stabilized of forest floor and blocked up the movement of sand from the coast.