The Arbor Day Foundation is offering for the first time two free Give- A-Tree Cards to those who join the foundation during the month of October.

Every Give-A-Tree Card honors the recipient with a tree planted in one of our nation's forests. At the same time, Give-A-Tree Cards help the environment by replanting trees in a forest that has been devastated by disease and record wildfires.

On the inside, each card is inscribed, "In your honor, a tree has been planted in a National Forest." Each tree planted will give life back to the forest, provide food and habitat for wildlife, help clean the air, and protect water supplies.

"Just be sending loved ones and people you care about Give-A-Tree Cards, people can make a big difference in the world today," said John Rosenow, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. "Give-A-Tree Cards are helping to bring life back to our nation's forests."

The cards will be sent to new members in time for the holidays.

To receive two free Give-A-Tree Cards, send a $10 membership contribution to Give-A-Tree Cards, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE, 68410, by October 31, 2008. People can also join the foundation online at www.arborday. org/give.