31 August (Burundi ) within release Desforestation goes into circulation Souvenir Sheet Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) face value 7,500 Burundian franc
Souvenir Sheet Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) in catalogues | |
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Belgium: | Bel: BI BL314ND |
Souvenir Sheet is square format.
Although this issue was authorized by the Burundi postal administration, virtually the whole issue was not sold in Burundi, but only distributed by the Burundi philatelic agency Stamperija for distribution onto the philatelic market. This issue is still being sold on the Stamperija website over a decade later as of the year 2024. This issue is extensively offered in online venues in mint condition. Imperforate versions were not used regularly on commercial mailings.Also in the issue Desforestation:
Souvenir Sheet Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) it reflects the thematic directions:
Environmental protection is the practice of protecting the natural environment by individuals, groups and governments.Its objectives are to conserve natural resources and the existing natural environment and, where it is possible, to repair damage and reverse trends.
Forestry is the science and craft of creating, managing, planting, using, conserving and repairing forests and woodlands for associated resources for human and environmental benefits. Forestry is practiced in plantations and natural stands. The science of forestry has elements that belong to the biological, physical, social, political and managerial sciences. Forest management plays an essential role in the creation and modification of habitats and affects ecosystem services provisioning
Rainforests are forests characterized by a closed and continuous tree canopy, moisture-dependent vegetation, the presence of epiphytes and lianas and the absence of wildfire. Rainforests can be generally classified as tropical rainforests or temperate rainforests, but other types have been described.