Jon Dale

Director, Rio Grande Valley & Mexico @AmericanForests-opinions are my own

[Gisel Garza @Gcell_garza]

How many hidden critters do you see in these pictures? It’s always fun observing local wildlife interacting with the #RGV thornforest while out seed collecting, from big to small, all of these animals rely in the thornforests in some way. @AmericanForests

[Jon Dale @DaleLRGV]

Las lomas are one of the most fragile and threatened ecosystems in the US:
https://t.co/XHVgDlUdrH
Learn more on how @AmericanForests and our partners are working to conserve them and other thornforest habitat throughout south TX: https://t.co/lZfXlk3NGA
#ForestsAreInOurHands 🐢

[Jon Dale @DaleLRGV]

@JadDaley @SecretaryPete @AmericanForests @WHCEQ ..and up to 40 more wildlife crossings planned for the #RGV in coming years-ocelot conservation is at the top of agenda for @USFWS @TXDOT and @AmericanForests in South Texas

[Jon Dale @DaleLRGV]

@JadDaley @SecretaryPete @AmericanForests @WHCEQ ..and up to 40 more wildlife crossings planned for the #RGV in coming years-ocelot conservation is at the top of agenda for @USFWS @TXDOT and @AmericanForests in South Texas

[Gisel Garza @Gcell_garza]

At the National Native Seed Conference where seeds are connecting over 500 people who recognize the importance of seeds for restoration and a climate resilient future.

[Jon Dale @DaleLRGV]

@AmericanForests is in Santa Fe this week for a gathering of the Peregrine accelerator cohort, the first of its kind to catalyze transboundary conservation across the Rio Grande/Rio Bravo basin
https://t.co/9Lc1rqZBXH

Workshops in fundraising(!) & strategy
@SalazarNAmerica #RGV

[Jon Dale @DaleLRGV]

Historic week for TX conservation with @POTUS' declaration of Castner Range as a nat'l monument plus full filings of House Bill 3165 and Senate Bill 2485 in Austin

Goal: creation of the Texas Land & Water Conservation Fund https://t.co/xetAWvFtOc
@AmericanForests #Castner4Ever

[Jon Dale @DaleLRGV]

Many thanks to @AmericanForests’ conservation partner #UTRGV for hosting this weekend’s panel and celebration commemorating 200 years of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and México 🇲🇽🇺🇸
@USAmbMex #200AñosUSMX @SalazarNAmerica

[Jad Daley @JadDaley]

Some fans of @AmericanForests reforestation work with @USFWS and other great partners in RGV.
@DaleLRGV @SalazarNAmerica

[Jon Dale @DaleLRGV]

@AmericanForests is facing the conservation-climate crisis head on in transboundary spaces along the Rio Grande:
https://t.co/lZfXlk3NGA
This week we’re proud to advance our approach at a pair of conferences: @Planet_TX @TexasLandTrusts 2023
@JadDaley @sxsw_2023 @SalazarNAmerica

[Jon Dale @DaleLRGV]

Check out this great story from @TexasHighways on Laguna Atascosa NWR in the #RGV:
https://t.co/78ciAemYY0

@AmericanForests and @USFWS are partnering to create more thornforest habitat at this wildlife oasis with each passing year #biodiversity #Forests4Climate

[Texas Highways Magazine @TexasHighways]

Located in the Rio Grand Valley, Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge offers a stark contrast to the rapid growth in the region.

Visitors will find a diverse ecosystem that supports a wide variety of wildlife. https://t.co/FkdnJdpWk8

[Gisel Garza @Gcell_garza]

Grateful for the collaboration between @AmericanForests, @UTRGV, & @HidalgoCounty Precinct 4 that resulted in the successful planting of a community thornforest in the heart of the #RGV. This forest will be used for environmental education & serve as a refuge for wildlife.

[Gisel Garza @Gcell_garza]

An important stage after seed collection is carefully processing seeds prior to storage. Each Tenaza pod is opened to inspect for seed herbivory, larvae like these are a challenge to restoration. We don’t know the extent of the damage until each pod is opened. @AmericanForests

[Gisel Garza @Gcell_garza]

Today @UTRGV undergrad Alexa Escobedo is presenting her research on thornforest seed production at the @SACNAS conference. These findings are the culmination of many hours of field work collecting seeds from Texas Ebony, an important species for @AmericanForests LRGV restoration.

[Jad Daley @JadDaley]

Hey #WFC2022, we’re growing like an aspen grove @AmericanForests and we’ve got great opportunities to join our team. If you are interested to learn more, please visit our Careers site below or meet one of our team members @WomensForestCng!

👉 https://t.co/qiYTFe9odV

[American Forests @AmericanForests]

“Reforestation is a multi-dimensional strategy for building resilience on the US-Mexico border.” @DaleLRGV joined @SalazarNAmerica yesterday to talk how habitat restoration in the Rio Grande Valley is supporting ocelots, recreation and healthy ecosystems #ConservationImpact2022

[Jon Dale @DaleLRGV]

@SalazarNAmerica's 2022 symposium is in full swing and this year's topic is borderlands conservation-amazing speakers on Day 1 🇺🇸🇲🇽@DepSecBeaudreau @PronaturaNoroes #biodiversity

[Jon Dale @DaleLRGV]

@SalazarNAmerica's 2022 symposium is in full swing and this year's topic is borderlands conservation-amazing speakers on Day 1 🇺🇸🇲🇽@DepSecBeaudreau @PronaturaNoroes #biodiversity

[Gisel Garza @Gcell_garza]

This last week of #SeedSeptember here are some reasons why @AmericanForests collects seeds. Seeds are the basis of all forests; they are critical for climate mitigation & wildlife conservation. I celebrate seeds every day, stay tuned to see seed collection throughout the year!

[Jon Dale @DaleLRGV]

Meet @UTRGV undergrad Alexa Escobedo. Alexa's dual commitment to seed collection and research through the EFAS-REEU program is a big part of @AmericanForests work in #RGV. She presents her thornforest study next month @SACNAS 2022. Go Alexa! #HispanicHeritageMonth #SeedSeptember