I would like to make a correction. It is true that there may not be any federal tree planting programs in the United States. However, American states have programs, whether property tax rebates or other incentives, to encourage forest owners to invest in silviculture in their forests, including investments in tree planting.
Throughout the western world, states support forestry and forestry activities among forest owners in one way or another. In fact, this is not a program or idea that is unique to Canada.