Is it illegal to prune community branches privately?

Legal analysis: it is illegal to prune the branches of a community without permission. If you want to trim or transplant trees, you must report it. The street will arrange field visits to investigate residents' opinions and coordinate the cost of tree pruning. Pruning community branches without authorization shall be ordered by the competent department of urban greening administration of the people's government of the city or its authorized unit to stop the infringement and may also be fined; If losses are caused, it shall be liable for compensation.

Legal basis: Article 26 of the Regulations on Urban Greening violates the provisions of these Regulations and commits any of the following acts, the administrative department of urban greening of the people's government of the city or its authorized unit shall order it to stop the infringement and may also impose a fine; If losses are caused, it shall be liable for compensation; Should be given administrative penalties for public security, shall be punished in accordance with the relevant provisions of the "People's Republic of China (PRC) Public Security Administration Punishment Law"; If the case constitutes a crime, criminal responsibility shall be investigated according to law: (1) damaging trees and flowers in the city; (two) unauthorized felling of urban trees; (three) cutting down, unauthorized removal of ancient and famous trees or damage or death of ancient and famous trees due to poor maintenance; (four) damage to urban greening facilities.