Is it illegal to cut branches up the mountain?

Illegal felling of trees without approval may constitute the crime of illegal felling of trees, and it is generally punished with fixed-term imprisonment of not more than three years, criminal detention or control, and concurrently or solely fined; If the number is huge, he shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not less than three years but not more than seven years and shall also be fined.

Legal objectivity:

Article 27 of the Regulations on Urban Greening prohibits damaging, cutting down and transplanting green trees within the city without authorization. If it is really necessary to cut down and transplant, it shall be approved by the administrative department of landscaping.