Woodlands of UK on new stamps by Royal Mail

Date of Issue :  13 August 2019

Six Special Stamps featuring inspirational images capturing the character and beauty of forests across the UK – including national parks and woodlands cared for by the Forestry Commission, which celebrates its centenary in September 2019.

The stamps are so beautiful and an asset for every stamp collector. The  images on stamps are marvellous. Any nature lover would fall in love with the beauty of these stamps !

The diverse beauty of UK's wonderful woodlands is captured in these six Special Stamps featuring captivating scenes of picturesque locations.

Two First Class stamps, two £1.55 stamps and two £1.60 stamps presented as vertical se-tenant pairs.

Glen Affric Inverness-shire, Scotland: Forest and mountain meet to create the perfect Highland scene. First Class.

Westonbirt Gloucestershire, England: The autumn shades of The National Arboretum’s Acer Glade. First Class.

Sherwood Forest Nottinghamshire, England: Morning light illuminates the celebrated setting of mythical tales. £1.55.

Coed y Brenin Gwynedd, Wales: This jewel in the crown of Snowdonia boasts spectacular scenic trails. £1.55.

Glenariff Forest County Antrim, Northern Ireland: The Waterfall Walk’s elevated boardwalks lead to dramatic views. £1.60.

Kielder Forest Northumberland, England: Wildlife thrives among the trees of the UK’s largest human-made forest. £1.60

Earth Day

22 April - Earth Day

Earth Day 2019: Protect Our Species

2019 theme for Earth Day, to protect threatened and endangered species.

Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22. Worldwide, various events are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970, Earth Day now includes events in more than 193 countries, which are coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network.

In 1969 at a UNESCO Conference in San Francisco, peace activist John McConnell proposed a day to honor the Earth and the concept of peace, to first be celebrated on March 21, 1970, the first day of spring in the northern hemisphere. This day of nature's equipoise was later sanctioned in a proclamation written by McConnell and signed by Secretary General U Thant at the United Nations. A month later a separate Earth Day was founded by United States Senator Gaylord Nelson as an environmental teach-infirst held on April 22, 1970. 

Recent Special Covers

CUBE (Centre for Urban Biodiversity Conservation & Education

CUBE (Centre for Urban Biodiversity Conservation & Education)

Singanallur Lake (10°59' 46" N, 77° 0 I' II" E) is one of the largest lakes of Coimbatore on the banks of River Noyyal. Though the lake is situated in an urban area, it harbours over 720 species of flora & fauna and has a significant percentage of natural vegetation along its bunds, which serve as a nesting site for freshwater turtles and 58 species of birds. The lake is also known to support a large congregation of migratory birds of which 10 species are globally threatened birds. In tum the identities of these life forms indicate the quality of an ecosystem that is unique and gives an opportunity for urban people to heal their collective disconnection from Mother Nature. 

The lake was declared as "Urban Biodiversity Conservation Zone" on 30 July 2017 by the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation in the exercise of the powers conferred by The Constitution of India, 1950 and The Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation Act, 1981. 

First Flight Cover : 

 Coimbatore - Delhi

Direct Inaugural Flight Coimbatore -Delhi

The National carrier Air India is introducing a direct flight between Coimbatore and Delhi from 1st December 2018. The new service connecting Coimbatore to Delhi is non-stop flight.The flight will leave Coimbatore International Airport at 01 :00 hours and reach Delhi at 04:00 hours. To Commemorate the event the inaugural first flight cover is released by the Department of Posts. 

- Suresh.R, Bengaluru

New Stamps from India

Beautiful India

Date of Issue : 15 August 2017

Two new MS from India Post featuring  Beautiful India and Caves of Meghalaya were issued by India Post on 15th August 2017.

Caves of  Meghalaya

Date of Issue : 15 August 2017

Source : Stamps of India

New Thermochromic stamps - Alderney Coastal Eclipses

Date of Issue : 19 July 2017

To mark the next total solar eclipse on 21 August 2017, when all of North America will be fortunate enough to witness an eclipse of the Sun. Here is a set of stamps  to be issued by Guernsey Post Alderney on 19th July 2017 which depicts six coastal locations that will be treated to a partial eclipse, including Alderney. These specially produced heat sensitive stamps reveal information and full eclipses upon coming into contact with warm hands.

Philippine Sunsets...

Date of Issue : 8 May 2017

Here is a beautiful set of stamps with a miniature sheet issued by Philippine Post. In celebration of the National Heritage Month  May, the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) featured Philippine sunsets in special stamps.The designs, in iconic places, were contributed by the FUNtastic Philippines.

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New Special Cover

World Environment Day

A special Cover on World Environment Day  was issued by Uttrakhand Postal Circle on 5th June 2017.

Sound of Silence....Beautiful Finland

Finland in different seasons

Date of Issue : 24 February 2017

Here is a beautiful set of stamps featuring scenic natural beauty of Finland. The Calm and tranquil stamps depict Finnish nature in different seasons and are suitable for international postcards and light letters. The sheet designed by Stiina Hovi contains fifteen international no-value indicator stamps.

Hovi is an experienced graphic designer, whose handiwork is also seen in the supplement Kantri of Maaseudun Tulevaisuus. 

– I chose pictures that, in my opinion, beautifully depict an important seasonal element—water—in its different forms. The pictures were taken in different parts of Finland during different seasons, and the photographers have nicely captured the moods of Finnish nature, Hovi says.

The stamps feature :

Sunset on the lake. Photo: Ilse Holm / Lens 
Clouds archipelago. Photo: Jari Hakala / Lens 
Swans on the ice. Photo: Kimmo Lyytikäinen / Lens 

Source : Finnish Post

New Stamps from India - Nature

Date of Issue : 25 January 2017

India Post issued  a set of six stamps and a miniature sheet on 25th January 2017 featuring Nature.

Ice Flowers

Date of Issue : 20 September 2016

The Australian Antarctic Territory (AAT)  issued a beautiful set of 4 stamps featuring Ice Flowers on 20th September 2016.

The ice flowers or ice ferns represented on these stamps are the names given to the intricate ice patterns that form on glass at AAT stations throughout the winter months. 

These icy wonders are created when humid air meets a sub-zero glass pane or window. As winter temperatures frequently fall below -40 ° C, they are a common occurrence in Australia’s stations. The icy patterns seem to grow like plants and resemble ferns or flowers, hence their name. Dust and other matter present on the glass can change the way these formations occur. For instance, droplets of water melted by the sun on the inside of a double-glazed window can be transformed into flowery marvels by ice forming overnight.

- Suresh R. - Bangalore

Naturepex - 2016 , Bhubaneshwar - Day 2

Special Cover -  Naturepex 2016 - 1 October 2016

A Special Cover on the painting on nature made by a student Santosh Naik released by Mrs. Saswati Bal, President KISS & KIIT and Shri Bijoyshree Rouutray, Revenue Minister and President of EIPA at Naturepex 2016, Bhubaneshwar on 1st October. Santosh Naik was also felicitated at the function.

Horse carried cover

Horse carried cover released at Naturepex 2016 on 1st October 2016 at Bhubaneshwar.

Courtesy - Prashant Pandya

Naturepex - 2016, Bhubaneshwar - Day 1

Naturepex 2016 inaugurated at Bhubaneshwar by H.E. Dr. S. C. Jamir, Hon. Governor of Odisha - 30th September.

A Special Cover  on Chilaka Lake was released at Naturepex 2016.

Odishi Dance performance at Naturepex 2016 philatelic exhibition , Bhubaneshwar.

Courtesy - Prashant Pandya