 Healthy mesic habitats also provide forb and insects for organisms belonging to higher trophic levels, such as grouse.Mesic habitats are under stress from various human activities such as ranching, however many conservation efforts are underway.As of 2010, over 1,474 ranchers have agreed to partner with the Sage Grouse Initiative under the U.S. Department of Agriculture in order to protect over 5.6 million acres of mesic habitat.