Editorial: Origin, conservation, and restoration of the threatened European grassland ecosystem in the Anthropocene.

The editorial discusses the importance of conserving and restoring European grassland ecosystems in the Anthropocene era. It highlights the threats faced by these ecosystems due to urbanization, intensification, and abandonment of traditional land use practices. The editorial emphasizes the need for innovative conservation and restoration strategies to safeguard the biodiversity and cultural heritage of European grasslands. Various studies presented in the editorial underscore the importance of landscape complexity, livestock grazing, and socio-environmental factors in grassland restoration success. Additionally, the editorial explores the role of urban green spaces, green roofs, and solar parks in enhancing biodiversity and ecological networks. [Extracted from the article]