Groups of egrets foraging and playing in the forest and pond at Shiqiao Village, Xinsheng Town, Qijiang District as seen on December 12.

CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- Since this year, Qijiang District has dramatically constructed the pilot demonstration area of national ecological civilization, implemented ecological construction and restoration projects, reduced soil erosion and increased the forest coverage rate to 47.5% as so to create a good ecological environment. (Photographed by Xia Changming) (Translated by Jiang Yuling, Fathom Language Limited)