In this study, we analyzed the differences in vegetation characteristics among Torreya nucifera communities in six protected areas located in Jeollanam-do. A total of 60 plots (100 ㎡) were established based on the area of the T. nucifera communities. T. nucifera exclusively dominated the tree layer in the surveyed protected areas. Depending on the climate characteristics and management methods of each site, the dominant species varied between the understory and shrub layers. Trachelospermum asiaticum was identified as a common dominant species in the shrub layer. The T. nucifera community at Gaecheonsa (Temple) in Hwasun showed the highest value of species diversity at 2.9926, whereas the community at Borimsa (Temple) in Jangheung showed the lowest at 1.2843. In terms of the number of species and individuals, the T. nucifera community at Nogudan in Haenam exhibited the highest figures. This is because the understory vegetation (understory layer and shrub layer) was managed continuously to allow abundant light to reach the ground. The average soil pH ranged from 4.9 to 6.3 (mean 5.8) for each region. With a range of 5.61% to 6.58% (mean 6.08%), the organic matter content was confirmed to be higher than the national average of 4.49%. The content of exchangeable cations followed the order of Ca > Mg > K, which is consistent with the general decreasing order found in forest soils. The results of our study are expected to play a pivotal role in managing the overall vegetation of T. nucifera communities in Jeollanam-do.