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    • Traditional demographic studies focus on single or few populations, limiting broader ecological understanding.
    • Intensive labor requirements and population-level assumptions have historically constrained demographic research scope.
    • Existing ecological research often overlooks multi-scale population interactions and drivers.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • Introduce the novel concept of landscape demography.
    • Examine demographic properties and drivers across multiple spatial scales.
    • Investigate how inter-population relationships influence demographic outcomes at different scales.

    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual framework development for landscape demography.
    • Analysis of demographic properties across diverse spatial scales.
    • Exploration of drivers influencing population dynamics in ensembles.

    Main Results:

    • Landscape demography offers a multi-scale perspective on population dynamics.
    • Understanding cross-scale interactions is crucial for ecological processes.
    • This approach can inform studies on invasions, climate change impacts, and species conservation.

    Conclusions:

    • Landscape demography provides a more comprehensive framework for ecological research.
    • Integrating multi-scale population dynamics is essential for addressing modern ecological challenges.
    • This concept advances fundamental ecological and evolutionary insights.