Croatian Post Mostar celebrated World Wetlands Day with a stamp issue emphasising the importance of preserving wetlands.

ACTIONS

Croatian Post Mostar has issued a commemorative postage stamp that celebrates World Wetlands Day. The stamp motif is the Livanjsko field, which is one of the best-preserved fields in Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&H) and one of the largest in the world. It is a combination of wetlands, important bird habitats, peatland and meadows inhabited by endemic and rare species. B&H ratified the Ramsar Convention on 24 September 2001, which is one of the most important international agreements on their protection.

Currently, B&H has three habitats that have met the criteria: Livanjsko field, Hutovo blato Nature Park and Bardača site. The World Wetlands Day is celebrated on February 2nd to warn the public of the need to protect and preserve them. Wetlands are the richest ecological systems that make up 6% of the Earth’s surface, home to 40% of all plant and animal species. Croatian Post Mostar has issued a commemorative postage stamp in a sheet of 8 stamps + 1 vignette, a postmark, and a First Day Cover.

RESULTS AND IMPACT

This stamp issue has contributed to raising awareness of wetland preservation and protection and has been a milestone in promoting the beautiful wetlands of Bosnia and Herzegovina.