Palaearctic grasslands are outstandingly diverse but critically endangered ecosystems. This special issue aims to highlight the most pressing issues and most promising solutions in their conservation. We especially seek for emerging concepts and broad-scale or multi-taxon studies that push forward the more effective conservation and restoration of Palaearctic grasslands. Different grassland types, such as steppes and semi-natural grasslands share several threat factors and conservation challenges, but given their different origin and disturbance regimes, different conservation approaches should be applied to them. The special issue aims to highlight this interesting contrast and to draw attention to the conservation challenges of these important ecosystems.

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