Taking the lacquer tree resources in Shennongjia forest region as the research object,a thorough investigation was carried out.The species,distribution area and area of lacquer tree in Shennongjia forest area were preliminarily understood.According to the national standard GB/T 14703-2008,the total amount of urushiol,heating reduction,slag content,frying plate fraction,nitrogenous substance and resin,surface drying time and other six physical and chemical properties were analyzed and determined.The results show that the area of lacquer trees in the forest area is large,but the resources suitable for development are concentrated in Wenshui Forest Farm,and the quality of raw lacquer in this area is generally at the lower middle level.Finally,the current situation and utilization direction of the resources are evaluated and suggested.