Conservation, restoration and biodiversity of Palaearctic grasslands – Editorial to the 6^th EDGG special issue in <i>Hacquetia</i>

Abstract This special issue is a collection of articles about the conservation, restoration and biodiversity Palaearctic grasslands was initiated by Eurasian Dry Grassland Group at 15th Conference (EDGC), held Graz, Austria in 2019. The papers this cover range grassland habitats from montane dry to lowland sandy grasslands, feathergrass steppes meadow steppes, focus on values, conservation issues prospects grasslands. We hope that will contribute better understanding ecology support their more effective conservation.