The Manifestation and Transformation of Ecological Value Under Digital Empowerment: A Study on the Accounting, Evaluation, and Implementation Mechanism of Xianning Osmanthus Ecological Assets

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10.2991/978-94-6239-825-2_40How to use a DOI?

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Osmanthus; Ecosystem Service Value; GEP Accounting; Digital Technologies

Abstract

Osmanthus was the most recognizable ecological symbol and cultural gene in Xianning, with multiple functions such as carbon sequestration and oxygen release, soil and water conservation, biodiversity conservation, landscape aesthetics, and cultural services. However, its value had long been hidden and not monetized, which restricts the high-quality development of the industry. Based on the theory of ecosystem service value (ESV), this paper integrated remote sensing interpretation, internet of things sensing, blockchain traceability and multi-source big data modeling to build a three-dimensional accounting system of “spatial distribution - functional supply - value quantification”, and for the first time completed the refined assessment of 117000 mu of osmanthus fragrans forest in the whole region: in 2025, the total value of ecological services would reach 1.863 billion yuan, of which 62.4% would be regulatory services (carbon fixation, air purification, water conservation), 28.7% would be cultural services (landscape recreation, spiritual healing, and intangible heritage), and 9.1% would be support services (soil formation, pollination media). Based on this, a four in one implementation mechanism of “digital property rights confirmation value anchoring market docking diversified compensation” was proposed: relying on the “Xianning Osmanthus Ecological Cloud Map” for dynamic property rights confirmation; Linking green credit, ecological bonds, and carbon trading with GEP accounting results; Innovate the “Osmanthus Ecological Points” to connect cultural and tourism consumption with carbon inclusiveness; Build a collaborative governance model with government leadership, enterprise entities, farmer participation, and digital empowerment vernment, driven by enterprises, involving local farmers, and empowered by digital technologies. Practice had shown that digital technology could effectively solve the problem of “inaccurate measurement, inaccurate calculation, and poor use” of ecological value, and provide a replicable path for the transformation of characteristic ecological resource value in small and medium-sized cities.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Chichang Chen
AU  - Yingjie Ma
AU  - Fei Gong
AU  - Jingding Hu
AU  - Heng Yang
AU  - Yu Zhang
AU  - Hui Li
AU  - Wei Yan
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/11/10
TI  - The Manifestation and Transformation of Ecological Value Under Digital Empowerment: A Study on the Accounting, Evaluation, and Implementation Mechanism of Xianning Osmanthus Ecological Assets
BT  - Proceedings of the 2026 5th International Conference on Public Service, Economic Management and Sustainable Development (PESD 2026)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 405
EP  - 411
SN  - 2352-5428
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6239-825-2_40
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6239-825-2_40
ID  - Chen2026
ER  -