The Arbor Day Foundation has unveiled a new campaign where those who join the tree-planting organization this month will help replant America's National Forests for future generations to enjoy.

The Arbor Day Foundation will honor each new member, who joins the foundation through this new campaign between now and September 30, by planting 10 trees in our national forests that have been destroyed by insects, disease, and devastating fires. Membership costs $10.

The need to replant our National Forests is greater than ever. Wildfire season started early this year, and the previous three years brought unprecedented wildfires throughout the country. In that span, wildfires scorched more than 27 million acres in the United States.

The Arbor Day Foundation will work with the U.S. Forest Service, as it has for 20 years, to determine which forests will receive the trees based on the greatest need. The U.S. Forest Service has identified a 1-million acre backlog that needs replanting mainly due to record wildfires in recent years.

"With the help of future members through this new campaign, we can add much-needed trees to our National Forests throughout the United States so people can enjoy these wonderful treasures long into the future," said John Rosenow, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. "Planting new trees will help restore our National Forests for the benefit of generations to come."

To join the Arbor Day Foundation and help plant trees in our National Forests, send a $10 membership contribution to Replanting Our National Forests, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410 or go to www.arborday.org.