This study is based on the investigations of basic geographical types, status and characteristics of land resources, situation of soil and water conservation in Shangluo mountain area, Shaanxi Province. The characteristics of growing environment, medicine uses parts, soil requirements, and land utilization allocation for 12 kinds of medical plants that are important to the development of Shangluo mountain area are prelimina-rily studied by the requirements for proper use of land resources and better eco-environmental management.