Is it true that massive tree planting accelerate global warming by producing more methane?

Question

It is generally believed that tree planting takes care of global warming problems.But recent researches proved that more tree planting means more production of methane which is also a green house gas. Which is true? and how?

Answer 1

Trees sequester carbon dioxide through photosynthesis to produce cellulose. The by product of this is oxygen. While methane is a greenhouse gas it is not produced by trees but rather by animals (cows are big methane producers).

Answer 2

Trees don't produce methane. They produce carbon dioxide. And since the planet is progressively less forested every year but is warming up, then logically trees are not a cause of global warming.

Answer 3

Methane? Trees dont produce methane...where did you hear this? Trees take care of CO2 and produce Oxygen...which is good.

Answer 4

I don't believe that. As I understand it, the plants breathe in CO2 and breathe out O2. Methane to me is a by product of decompostion, and is not produced by living plants.

Answer 5

first i hear of that ,with the massive depletion of forrests going on ,all over the world
as well as desertification due to bad farming practises such as over pumping deep carbon aquifiers and the use of chemicals and over grazing ,i would have thought that we cannot plant enough trees and should be planting exstensively in urban areas as well to regulate the local climates as well as assist with humidity ,and if they are fruit trees we also take some pressure of agriculture ,
being involved in educating farmers with alternative ,sustainable farming methods we advocate agro forrestal when ever possible.

Answer 6

Find your methane it is missing but no one will tell u so.