What is the procedure for cutting down trees?

Legal analysis: cutting down trees needs to be reported, and cutting down trees must be licensed. It doesn't cost anything to apply for a cutting license, just fill out an application form in the greening department of the jurisdiction, and after verification, go to the Municipal Bureau of Gardens to apply for a cutting license. Residents who want to cut down trees themselves can contact the greening department in their jurisdiction, and the greening department will help contact professional loggers. The ownership of trees belongs to the person who planted them, and the cost of cutting down trees is decided by the lumberjack and the residents through consultation. According to the relevant laws and regulations, pruning, moving and cutting down trees, residential property must apply to the administrative department of urban greening in advance. Those who prune, move or cut down trees without authorization will be replanted in addition to certain economic penalties.

Legal basis: Forest Law of People's Republic of China (PRC).

Article 32 The state implements a comprehensive natural forest protection system, strictly restricts natural forest harvesting, strengthens the capacity building of natural forest management and protection, protects and restores natural forest resources, and gradually improves the ecological functions of natural forests. Specific measures shall be formulated by the State Council.

Article 33 Local people's governments at various levels shall organize relevant departments to establish forest protection organizations to be responsible for forest protection work; According to the actual needs, build forest protection facilities and strengthen the protection of forest resources; Urge relevant organizations to conclude forest protection conventions, organize the masses to protect forests, delimit forest protection responsibility areas, and equip full-time or part-time forest guards. People's governments at the county or township level may employ forest rangers, whose main duties are to patrol and protect forests. When fire, forest pests and acts of destroying forest resources are found, they should be dealt with in time and reported to the local forestry and other relevant departments.