Aerial photo taken on Aug. 9, 2018 shows a view of a forest planting base in the Pinglu District of Shuozhou City, north China's Shanxi Province. Shuozhou government has boosted the restoration of eco-environment with a series of comprehensive management projects. The improved environment also helped poverty-stricken households to get rid of poverty through afforestation, vegetable planting and rural tourism. (Xinhua/Cao Yang)