The Arbor Day Foundation has unveiled a new campaign where those who join the tree-planting organization during September will help replant America's national forests for future generations to enjoy.

The Arbor Day Foundation will honor each new member who joins until Sept. 30 by planting 10 trees in national forests that have been destroyed by insects, disease and fires. Membership cost is $10.

The need to replant the 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 U.S.

The Arbor Day Foundation will work with the U.S. Forest Service, as it has for the last two decades, to determine which forests will receive the trees based on the greatest need.

The U.S. Forest Service has identified a 1-millionacre 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 U.S. so people can enjoy these wonderful trees long into the future," said John Rosenow, chief executive of the ADF.

To join the foundation, send a $10 membership contribution to Replanting Our National Forests, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410 or visit www.arborday.org.