article_snippet: they form an unlikely duo - especially for something as physically demanding as planting trees.
article_snippet: In 2001, unable to secure work elsewhere, the eco-warriors leased a large stretch of the river bank from the local government in a bid to plant trees for future generations.
article_snippet: It hasn't been fast work, but now the three hectare site is covered with trees that attract a large number of birds.
article_snippet: In total the duo believe they have planted 10,000 trees in a decade and have no plans to stop. '
article_snippet: The inspirational pair have planted 10,000 trees together to improve the local environment and help with flood prevention .
highlights_snippet: Jia Haixia and Jia Wenqi, both 53, have planted 10,000 trees in Hebei, China .
  
highlights_snippet: Together they have transformed a three-hectare stretch of riverbank .