Abstract: Based on the ecological investigation in Yongshun County and other Tujia ethnic areas,this paper discusses the ecological change,restoration,and maintenance in the Tujia ethnic areas.Measures are suggested to improve ecological environment from the aspects of changing clan concept,developing living skill,system guarantee,main ecological construction,and the mode of agricultural economy.

Key words: Tujia ethnic areas, Yongshun County, ecological safety, ecological protection