25 Years of Falklands Conservation

Issue Date: 17 June 2004









The 20p stamp features volunteers Tussac Planting. Tussac used to be plentiful but much of this has been destroyed through overgrazing. It provides nesting sites for breeding birds and is also a good source of shelter for Sea Lions, Elephant Seals and seabirds. As home to many types of invertebrates, it also provides a rich feeding ground for small birds.

The 24p stamp depicts children from the Conservation Watch Group undertaking the task of beach cleaning. Marine debris that is washed up on the beaches can be hazardous to wildlife, Volunteers and Falklands Conservation Members alike gather together on beaches around the island for annual beach cleans. During 2003-4 season a total of 6 beach cleans were carried out around the islands and several tonnes of rubbish removed.

The 50p stamp depicts penguins being fitted with satellite tracking devices. These are fitted to study the feeding areas of these birds through the breeding season to an accuracy of 10m, allowing for protection of key areas. Through the winter, they tell the conservation biologists exactly where birds travel to, how quickly they get there, and consequently what threats they face on the way. This builds a precise picture of what steps are necessary to protect them.

The £1 stamp features a Black-browed Albatross chick being weighed on scales, not unlike postal scales. This work is undertaken as part of a major programme to study the feeding and breeding ecology of this rapidly declining species. The Falkland Islands are home to over 70% of the worlds breeding population.



Technical Details

Designer: Andrew Robinson
Printer: BDT International
Perforation Gauge: 14.2 per 2cms
Stamp Size: 25.45 x 42.58mm
Sheet Layout: 50 (2x25)
Watermark: None
Process: Lithography
Release Date: 17.06.04






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