The Forest Engineering Research Institute of Canada (FERIC) participated in a study involving injury reduction and performance enhancement for tree planters. The tree planters were assigned one of three treatments: consuming a placebo drink supplement, consuming an electrolyte carbohydrate beverage as a drink supplement, or following a physical training regimen for eight weeks prior to the planting season. FERIC determined the productivity and the quality of planting for planters working in the different treatment groups, and also determined if other factors, including experience, gender, time of day, and terrain conditions, influenced the results.