Abstract: Alist of sustainable development indicatiors compiled by Committee of Sustainable Development was introduced. This list covers social, economic, environmental, and institutional aspects of sustainable development. The background information for resulting in this list was given, and the purpose and the framework of the indicators was described. A format for methodology sheets and the implementation plan for CSD work programme on indicatiors was also introduced.

Key words: Northeast China, threatened plant, priority conservation value, priority conservation region.