Abstract: The vegetation growth in Heilongjiang province was analyzed,especially in 2006 and 2007 by using Normalized Difference Vegetation Index(NDVI),based on NOAA-AVHRR data during 1998-2006 combining with Heilongjiang meteorological data and land use data.The results showed that the distribution of vegetation coverage was more obvious in Heilongjiang province,NDVI seasonal trends of different vegetation types were more or less the same,but there were still some differences.In comparison,the coniferous forest changed little,while Grassland and arable land changed more.The growth of various vegetation types was corresponding with climatic characteristics and seasonal distribution.The vegetation growth in spring and summer of 2007 was better than 2006,but in autumn was not.In totally,the vegetation growth in 2007 was worse than previous years.

Key words: NDVI, NDVI, Land use, Vegetation growth