I am an early career researcher interested in both the biophysical and social aspects of natural resource management challenges. My research is currently focused on developing responsible management strategies for lowland agricultural peatlands. Topics include:

• Climate change mitigation strategies for agricultural peatlands.
• Life cycle assessment of agricultural peatland systems.
• Hydrology and drainage management.
• Wind erosion measurement and development of mitigation options.
• Evidence synthesis to support decision-makers in both policy and industry.

I am funded through the STARS (Soils Training and Research Studentships) College of Doctoral Training (http://www.starsoil.org.uk/). My PhD is supported by G’s Growers Ltd. (https://www.gs-fresh.com/) through a NERC-CASE studentship.

2022

• PublishedResponsible agriculture must adapt to the wetland character of mid-latitude peatlands
  Freeman, B. W. J., Evans, C. D., Musarika, S., Morrison, R., Newman, T. R., Page, S. E., Wiggs, G. F. S., Bell, N. G. A., Styles, D., Wen, Y., Chadwick, D. R. & Jones, D. L., 1 Jun 2022, In: Global Change Biology. 28, 12, p. 3795-3811 17 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

2021

• PublishedLivestock-induced N2O emissions may limit the benefits of converting cropland to grazed grassland as a greenhouse gas mitigation strategy for agricultural peatlands
  Wen, Y., Freeman, B., Hunt, D., Musarika, S., Zang, H., Marsden, K. A., Evans, C. D., Chadwick, D. R. & Jones, D. L., Nov 2021, In: Resources, Conservation and Recycling. 174, 105764.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2020

• PublishedImpact of water table levels and winter cover crops on greenhouse gas emissions from cultivated peat soils
  Wen, Y., Zang, H., Ma, Q., Freeman, B., Chadwick, D. R., Evans, C. D. & Jones, D. L., 1 Jun 2020, In: Science of the Total Environment. 719, 135130.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedRaising the groundwater table in the non -growing season can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and maintain crop productivity in cultivated fen peats
  Wen, Y., Freeman, B., Ma, Q., Evans, C. D., Chadwick, D. R., Zang, H. & Jones, D. L., 20 Jul 2020, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 262, 121179.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2019

• PublishedMicrobial utilization of low molecular weight organic carbon substrates in cultivated peats in response to warming and soil degradation
  Wen, Y., Zang, H., Freeman, B., Musarika, S., Evans, C. D., Chadwick, D. R. & Jones, D. L., Dec 2019, In: Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 139, 107629.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedRye cover crop incorporation and high watertable mitigate greenhouse gas emissions in cultivated peatland
  Wen, Y., Zang, H., Freeman, B., Ma, Q., Chadwick, D. R. & Jones, D. L., Oct 2019, In: Land Degradation and Development. 30, 16, p. 1928-1938 11 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review