Recently, a 400-year-old Zhengzhou tree was stolen. Why is this ancient tree so important?

This old tree has been sawed too much! "On March 18, a group of residents in the ink painting community of Mazhai Town, Erqi District, Zhengzhou City reported that a 400-year-old cedar planted a few days ago in the village's Zhangjiamiao site was sawn off. Just after Arbor Day, I didn't expect this old tree to disappear like this. Everyone was very angry when they heard the news and called on more enthusiastic citizens to take active actions. Everyone joined hands to "arrest" the suspect who stole the tree.

The 400-year-old tree was stolen and cut down in the ancestral hall, thinking that it was gone and had no taste at all. On March 18, residents of Mazhai Town Waterworks Community said that this century-old tree named sabina was planted in the former site of Zhang Zongci. On February 20 18, 18, Zhengzhou Municipal People's Government listed it as an ancient tree in Zhengzhou, showing it as a second-class tree species. It is estimated that its growth time is 400 years, and it has been included in the ancient tree management system of the State Forestry and Grassland Administration, with the number of 410103010008.

Residents of the Watergate community said that in recent years, with the integration of the community into the river village and urban reconstruction planning, residents have moved out one after another, and the villages that have lived for generations have also been demolished. At present, the village and its surroundings are full of rubble and construction sites that are about to start. Every week, everyone has nothing to do. They seldom come here again.

On March 15, Zhengzhou was hit by dusty weather. In the process of air control in towns and communities, everyone patrolled in front of this ancient cedar, and was surprised to find that this 20-meter-high and very tall old cypress was gone. Careful observation revealed that it was stolen, leaving dazzling roots on the ground and cedar branches scattered nearby. This big box has long been stolen.

Everyone treats this old tree as a treasure. "I didn't expect Arbor Day to pass like this. Someone has poisoned it! " Many villagers said angrily.

If a tree is stolen, it is like losing a "spiritual home". Mr. Zhang, a resident of the ink painting community, said that he is almost 50 years old. In his childhood memory, this pine tree grew in Zhang's ancestral hall and was very strong. When summer comes, everyone gathers under the tree and breathes air coolly. Ask the old people, people don't know exactly how many years. "When it's time to eat, the neighbors gather under the tree, chatting with rice bowls, talking and laughing, which is very warm.

Many villagers said that this ancient tree grows in the ancestral hall, which is no different from the spiritual totem of the younger generation. The village has been demolished, and I want to come back and see the old trees, which can be said to be a spiritual home. "If this tree is broken, it is equivalent to cutting off the spiritual home." It is immoral and conscience to do so.

According to the person in charge of the Watergate community, after the incident, they immediately reported the case, and the local police and forest public security immediately intervened in the investigation. At present, this matter is still under investigation. The person in charge said that there is no effective monitoring equipment around Cooper, and there are no valuable clues at present. At present, the area is desolate and remote. It is estimated that it is necessary to find out the situation here after a long period of suspected car sawing, and then decide to start the investigation. "We hope to expand the scope of the investigation. In an area over 23 kilometers, as long as monitoring is set at intersections and the traffic information of vehicles in recent days is obtained, clues should be found.

What laws and regulations are involved in illegal logging of ancient trees? Such secondary ancient trees are becoming less and less in Zhengzhou. Being provoked for no reason is not only morally condemned, but also suspected of committing a crime. Zhengzhou Forestry Bureau said that as early as 2005, in order to protect ancient and famous trees, Zhengzhou promulgated the Measures for the Protection and Management of Ancient and Famous Trees in Zhengzhou.

According to this method, ancient trees refer to trees older than 100 years, and famous trees refer to precious and rare trees with important historical, cultural and scientific research value or important commemorative significance. Specifically, ancient trees over 500 years old belong to the first-class protection; Old trees over 300 years old shall be protected at the second level. The rest of the ancient trees are protected at the third level, and the famous trees are protected at the first level.

In accordance with the provisions of Article 24, those who cause damage or death to ancient and famous trees shall be liable for compensation according to law; If a crime is constituted, criminal responsibility shall be investigated according to law. The compensation standard for casualties of ancient and famous trees shall be determined by experts or professionals organized by the ancient and famous trees management department.

Obviously, this malicious destruction of ancient trees is outrageous. The spokesman said: "Those who are suspected of stealing the law have constituted a crime. Once arrested and brought to justice, the judiciary will consider all factors and give the highest punishment. " A forestry professional analyzed.