The U.S. Forest Service has more than a 1 million acre backlog of national forest land that needs replanting and Louisville, Kentucky-based Humana is stepping up to help.

The Arbor Day Foundation has announced a partnership with Humana, Inc. to plant tress in forests in the U.S. These forests, which are in all regions of the United States, are in need of replanting due to damage, disease and recent wildfires.

Humana will donate $1 to the Arbor Day Foundation for every customer who switches to e-mail communications. Humana’s customers can make the switch via the MyHumana portal at www.humana.com, clicking on the “My Profile” link, and selecting “My Communication Preferences.” E-mail communications allow customers to receive health-benefits information. These e communications also include health and wellness tips.

“By switching to electronic communication, Humana members make changes that lead to greater sustainability for our planet,” said Charles Lambert, Humana’s vice president, Associate & Business Services.

Lambert went on to comment on his company’s past efforts toward environmental sustainability through the implementation of enterprise-wide programs such as their associate-lead Green Teams and their ENERGY STAR partnership. According to Lambert, these efforts have inspired Humana associates to improve energy efficiency and reduce the business operations environmental impact.

“We continue to explore opportunities to lessen our environmental impact, all the while maximizing shareholder value and exceeding the expectations of our members,” said Lambert.

“We appreciate the support from Humana and its many caring customers to help restore our nation’s forests through this tree-planting program,” said John Rosenow, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “Trees help protect waterways and soil, restore habitat for wildlife, and help preserve the Earth’s vital forests for generations to come. Humana should be commended for its commitment to the environment.”