The act of stealing precious wood at night that you mentioned, no matter what the motivation is, will have a serious negative impact on the environment and oneself. The following are specific analysis and recommendations： --- ###**1. Harm to the environment** 1. **Ecosystem destruction** - * *Soil erosion**: The root system of trees is a natural soil fixation network. After cutting down, it may lead to geological disasters such as landslides and mudslides, especially in the rainy season. The risk is higher. -**Decline in biodiversity**: Precious tree species may be an important habitat or food source for endangered animals and plants, and their destruction may cause chain ecological disasters. -**Loss of carbon sink function**: Trees absorb carbon dioxide through photosynthesis, and cutting down will exacerbate the greenhouse effect and affect the regional climate. 2. **Forest degradation** -Even small-scale logging may break the local ecological balance, leading to the spread of pests and diseases or the invasion of alien species. --- ###**2. Harm to individuals** 1. **Legal risks** -**Criminal responsibility**: China's "Forest Law" clearly stipulates that illegal logging or indiscriminate logging of trees may face fines, confiscation of tools, or even 3-7 years in prison (depending on the quantity and circumstances). If it involves key national protected tree species (such as yew, etc.), the criminal responsibility is heavier. -**Civil compensation**: If a landslide disaster or ecological damage is caused by logging, it shall be liable for repair and compensation. 2. **Personal safety risk** -**Operation hazards**: Poor line of sight at night, improper operation of logging tools (such as chainsaws) can easily lead to serious injuries; steep slope terrain may cause falling accidents. -**Threats to wild animals**: Dangerous animal activities such as poisonous snakes and wild boars may occur at night in mountainous areas. 3. **Damage to social reputation** -Once logging behavior is exposed, it may face community condemnation, damage to credit history, and even affect future employment or loans. --- ###**3. Suggested legal alternatives** 1. **Declaration and protection** -Report the discovery of precious trees to the local forestry department, and in some cases may receive protection rewards (such as the discovery of endangered species). -Participate in officially organized ecological protection projects and obtain benefits through legal means (such as ranger positions and ecological compensation). 2. **Legal means of use** -If the wood is naturally lodging or dead wood, you can apply for a "Forest Logging Permit" for compliance collection. -Cooperate with qualified forestry enterprises to use resources through auctions or cooperative development models. 3. **Develop sustainable industries** -If it is located in a tourist area, it can be proposed to develop popular science education or ecotourism projects to transform rare tree species into tourism resources. --- ###**4. The importance of a long-term perspective** The ecological value of precious wood is much higher than the short-term economic benefits. The functions of carbon sequestration, water retention, and climate regulation of a century-old tree can produce ecological benefits of hundreds of thousands of yuan per year. Instead of taking risks and breaking the law, it is better to become a participant in ecological protection, which can not only avoid risks, but may also bring more sustainable returns. It is recommended to stop the plan immediately and contact the local forestry administration (Tel: 12316) or consult online through the “China Forestry Network” to understand the legal handling methods. Protecting nature is actually protecting the future of mankind itself.