Conservation

Special Cover Long Billed Vulture Conservation -India 2017

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Special Cover Long Billed Vulture Conservation -India 2017

Long Billed Vulture (Gyps indicus) is the smallest of the Vultures which is critically endangered since 1990s.This species is now locally extinct in several regions. The in-situ conservation measures for this species are being taken up in Bejjur of Kagaznagar Forest Division of Telangana State Forest Department.

A Special cover on Long Billed Vulture was issued at Hyderabad during the 63rd Wildlife Week (2-8 Oct 2017). The Cover with a cancellation on Vulture was released on 06 Oct 2017.  Cover no TS/08/2017

SPL CVR VULTURE
SPECIAL COVER INDIA 2017 -LONG BILLED VULTURE CONSERVATION

Europa 2016 Spain Think Green – Post Card in Green Leaf Shape

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Europa 2016 Spain Think Green – Post Card in Green Leaf Shape

The theme for Europa Stamps 2016 was “Ecology in Europe – Think Green”.

Spain issued a stamp on Think Green theme on 22 Apr 2016. The design of stamps shows in gray a city covered by Pollution ,with dark clouds and cables on roof and on the other hand a city where green is predominant color  with renewable energy symbolised in mills,trees ,plants & Birds . A Cyclist encouraged pollution free transport.

A Post Card in the shape of a Green Leaf was issued by Spain in 2016.

POST CARD SPAIN EUROPA THINK GREEN
POST CARD SPAIN EUROPA THINK GREEN 2016
POST CARD SPAIN EUROPA THINK GREEN
POST CARD SPAIN-GREEN LEAF SHAPED – EUROPA THINK GREEN 2016

Europa 2016 Spain Think Green Unusual FDC on Vellum – Real Leaf Effect

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Europa 2016 Spain Think Green Unusual FDC on Vellum – Real Leaf Effect

The theme for Europa Stamps 2016 was “Ecology in Europe – Think Green”.

The image selected for the EUROPA stamps 2016  was the design from Cyprus Post artist, Ms. Doxia Sergidou, chosen amongst 24 outstanding entries.

The stamp motif shows a hand on the top side actively replacing the grey colour (the environmental pollution) with the green colour which symbolizes environmental living and hope. The image explains that “it is in our hand to create a greener planet“.

Spain issued a stamp on Think Green theme on 22 Apr 2016. The design of stamps shows in gray a city covered by Pollution ,with dark clouds and cables on roof and on the other hand a city where green is predominant color  with renewable energy symbolised in mills,trees ,plants & Birds . A Cyclist encouraged pollution free transport.

The First Day Cover for this issue is unusual as it is printed on Vellum paper giving it a green real leaf effect.

FDC SPAIN EUROPA THINK GREEN
UNUSUAL FDC SPAIN on VELLUM -REAL LEAF EFFECT – EUROPA THINK GREEN 2016

Water Conservation Projects -Rotary Club of Madras RI Dist 3230 -Special Cover 2015.

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Water Conservation Projects -Rotary Club of Madras RI Dist 3230 -Special Cover 2015.

A Special Cover was released in Madras on 07 Jul 2015 to celebrate Launch of Water Conservation Project .The Cover was released by Rotary Club of Madras  RI 3230.

Cover Ser No TN/16/2015.

SPL CVR WATER ROTARY
WATER CONSERVATION PROJECT -ROTARY CLUB OF MADRAS RI 3230 -2015

Stamps on Conservation of Nature and Resources – Australia 1985

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Stamps on Conservation of Nature and Resources – Australia 1985

Australia issued a set of Four beautiful stamps on Conservation of Nature and Natural resources on 15 May 1985. The theme on each stamp was

33c – Conserve Our Soil      50c – Precious Pure Air  80c – Water is Precious  90c -Conserve Energy.

A First Day Cover with these four stamps is listed .

FDC AUSTRALIA CONSERVATION
STAMPS ON CONSERVATION – SOIL,AIR,WATER & ENERGY – AUSTRALIA 1985