Andy Lester

I am the Head of Conservation at A Rocha UK. Ecologist, speaker, columnist, campaigner and fell walker. Married to my South African wife Jacqui, with four boys.

[Andy Lester @AndyLester01]

Mulch your plants. Put out fresh water for birds and small mammals. Don't mow your lawn. Let brambles grow. Leave cut apples out for wildlife.

5 easy and urgent steps to help nature in this #ClimateEmergency #drought22

@arochaint @ARochaUK @GreenChristian_ @OperationNoah

[Andy Lester @AndyLester01]

After careful thought I will shortly be closing both my twitter profiles.

Since becoming X, i have been disturbed by the lack of control on the site and the proliferation of fake news.

It is no longer the place to post. I will be moving to blue-sky shortly.

[Andy Lester @AndyLester01]

@GeorgeMonbiot Well articulated @GeorgeMonbiot . As a conservationist I fear the biggest dilemma can be found in the title... we like to protect what us from what it could become. And climate change will mean a total rethink is necessary. Time for humility and creativity!

[George Monbiot @GeorgeMonbiot]

This is an interesting and important contribution to what should be a lively debate.

[Andy Lester @AndyLester01]

Has #birdflu peaked in UK waters? Many observers are seeing more terns and skua this summer. SIgn of hope??

[TWR-UK @TWRuk]

Up next #TWRNewsDesk

River quality across England and Wales continues to decline as a result of water pollution.

@AndyLester01 from @ARochaUK shares more about the need for greater accountability.

Tune in:
https://t.co/ojyiG9fU20

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Up next #TWRNewsDesk

The number of younger people visiting “green spaces” in the UK has halved.

@AndyLester01 from @ARochaUK shares how we can better encourage younger people to engage with nature.

Tune in:

https://t.co/ojyiG9grRy

[Andy Lester @AndyLester01]

@guardian #Cruella strikes again. Utter ignorance. Complete lack of empathy. Zero compassion.

[Andy Lester @AndyLester01]

Utter ignorance. Complete lack of compassion. #Cruella

[The Guardian @guardian]

Suella Braverman says rough sleeping is ‘lifestyle choice’ https://t.co/fQNoy9ICDs

[Andy Lester @AndyLester01]

According to @guardian, the owners handing in #xlbullies will be put down. Got to say that's a bit harsh. :)) #media

[Andy Lester @AndyLester01]

'We are both on the side of life': UK Muslim and Jewish leaders condemn violence https://t.co/UfllTi6uLB via @BBCNews

[Andy Lester @AndyLester01]

@StevenEdginton Not about left or right. No one denies that what happened in Israel is evil. But so is the suppression of the Palestinians. Both have rights and blockading 2 million people into an area with no food and water is a breach of the Geneva Convention.

[George Monbiot @GeorgeMonbiot]

Hamas committed horrendous war crimes. But they provide no justification for war crimes by the Israeli government. The laws of war apply to everyone.

[Andy Lester @AndyLester01]

@ZacGoldsmith You are wrong. And should be ashamed of yourself

Palestinians & Israelis deserve to live in peace

Blockade of Gaza is a breach of the Geneva Convention

This is about rights on both sides. And the right to protest when the party in power fails to stand up for what is right

[Andy Lester @AndyLester01]

@BenGoldsmith and if you wonder what it means to ask Palestinians to leave their homes...its a genocidal call to ethnically cleanse the Gaza strip.

[Andy Lester @AndyLester01]

@bishopnorwich In the absence of anyone in government speaking out it is refreshing to hear your courage.

[Andy Lester @AndyLester01]

@bishopnorwich My prayer is that all sides recognise the value and importance of the other. Difference is not something to be feared or suppressed. Change is still possible. But an understanding of history is key to future hope.

[Andy Lester @AndyLester01]

@bishopnorwich A powerful message which should be listened to.

[Graham Usher @bishopnorwich]

A statement from the Jerusalem Patriarchs and Heads of Churches about the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Please read and repost.

[Andy Lester @AndyLester01]

Israel's request for people to leave Gaza is impossible. The risk is catastrophic loss of innocent life. It would be a war crime on a scale not seen since #WW2 #IsraelPalestineConflict
#palastine
https://t.co/WeL5f3CWs9 via @BBCNews

[Andy Lester @AndyLester01]

Two flags @SuellaBraverman that are of equal value. Both are legitimate nations with many incredible people seeking peace and reconciliation. To identify with the rights of #Palestinian people does NOT make you a sympathiser of #HamasTerrorism

@ukhomeoffice @Pontifex @UN