Spatial distribution and influencing factors of rural cultural ecosystem services: a case study of Fujian, China

Abstract Rural cultural ecosystem services (CES) play a pivotal role in enhancing rural well-being. This paper examines the spatial distribution patterns and influencing factors of rural CES in Fujian Province using the biterm topic model and geodetector. The results reveal that rural CES in Fujian...

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Main Authors: Congzhi Li, Ying Pan, Weilun Yin, Siren Lan
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Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-03-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-95600-y
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description Abstract Rural cultural ecosystem services (CES) play a pivotal role in enhancing rural well-being. This paper examines the spatial distribution patterns and influencing factors of rural CES in Fujian Province using the biterm topic model and geodetector. The results reveal that rural CES in Fujian Province comprise five categories: culture, leisure, aesthetic, spirit, and science, among which leisure, culture, and aesthetic categories are the most easily perceived by the public. In terms of spatial distribution, the northwestern regions of Fujian Province exhibit better than the southeastern regions in terms of culture, while the latter excel in terms of leisure. Regarding aesthetics, there is an overall trend of extensive dispersion with localized concentrations, with high-value areas primarily located in the southwestern region and the eastern coastal region of Ningde City. The high value areas in the spirit are concentrated in the central and northern regions of Fujian Province. The spatial distribution of science is relatively scattered, with more high-value areas observed in Sanming City and Fuzhou City. Road density, light index, and per capita disposable income demonstrate strong explanatory power in rural CES. These findings can guide targeted development of regional cultural services and address resource mismatches in rural areas of Fujian Province, thereby enhancing the well-being of rural residents.
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spelling doaj-art-ef7485d63133402480ae16bf2179aa7d2025-08-20T02:49:26ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-03-0115111610.1038/s41598-025-95600-ySpatial distribution and influencing factors of rural cultural ecosystem services: a case study of Fujian, ChinaCongzhi Li0Ying Pan1Weilun Yin2Siren Lan3College of Landscape Architecture and Art, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry UniversityFaculty of Built Environment, University of MalayaCollege of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry UniversityCollege of Landscape Architecture and Art, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry UniversityAbstract Rural cultural ecosystem services (CES) play a pivotal role in enhancing rural well-being. This paper examines the spatial distribution patterns and influencing factors of rural CES in Fujian Province using the biterm topic model and geodetector. The results reveal that rural CES in Fujian Province comprise five categories: culture, leisure, aesthetic, spirit, and science, among which leisure, culture, and aesthetic categories are the most easily perceived by the public. In terms of spatial distribution, the northwestern regions of Fujian Province exhibit better than the southeastern regions in terms of culture, while the latter excel in terms of leisure. Regarding aesthetics, there is an overall trend of extensive dispersion with localized concentrations, with high-value areas primarily located in the southwestern region and the eastern coastal region of Ningde City. The high value areas in the spirit are concentrated in the central and northern regions of Fujian Province. The spatial distribution of science is relatively scattered, with more high-value areas observed in Sanming City and Fuzhou City. Road density, light index, and per capita disposable income demonstrate strong explanatory power in rural CES. These findings can guide targeted development of regional cultural services and address resource mismatches in rural areas of Fujian Province, thereby enhancing the well-being of rural residents.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-95600-yRural ecosystemCultural ecosystem serviceBTMGeodetectorSpatial distributionInfluencing factors
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Spatial distribution and influencing factors of rural cultural ecosystem services: a case study of Fujian, China
Scientific Reports
Rural ecosystem
Cultural ecosystem service
BTM
Geodetector
Spatial distribution
Influencing factors
title Spatial distribution and influencing factors of rural cultural ecosystem services: a case study of Fujian, China
title_full Spatial distribution and influencing factors of rural cultural ecosystem services: a case study of Fujian, China
title_fullStr Spatial distribution and influencing factors of rural cultural ecosystem services: a case study of Fujian, China
title_full_unstemmed Spatial distribution and influencing factors of rural cultural ecosystem services: a case study of Fujian, China
title_short Spatial distribution and influencing factors of rural cultural ecosystem services: a case study of Fujian, China
title_sort spatial distribution and influencing factors of rural cultural ecosystem services a case study of fujian china
topic Rural ecosystem
Cultural ecosystem service
BTM
Geodetector
Spatial distribution
Influencing factors
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-95600-y
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