GERMANY ~ Eifel National Park ~

.... Many lovely views of one of Germany’s 16 national parks... forests and lakes are mixed with grasslands and shrubs so the landscape is constantly changing... it was the first conservation area that protected the upland beech forests... these trees were once the dominating vegetation in Germany and Central Europe... the forest had been used to produce timber for a long time and had experienced massive deforestation... they are now being transformed into wild, unspoilt woodland... you can discover the beautiful nature on trails that run through wonderful spots of untouched nature... home to the largest population of wild cats in Central Europe... the park now protects more than 2.170 endangered plant and animal species... Thanks a lot Sabine!【ツ】

The Eifel National Park extends over an area of approx. 110 square kilometres in the middle of the Hohes Venn Eifel nature park and is located in North Rhine-Westphalia. The park, which was  established in 2004 is still classed as a “National Park in development”.

Eifel National Park is part of the much larger High Fens – Eifel Nature Park, a cross-border protection between Germany and Belgium established in 1960.

Stamps:

Flowers Definitive
 (02-06-2005)

The 100th Anniversary of the Monument to the Battle of the Nations
(Issued 10-10-2013)

ALBANIA ~ Butrint National Park - UNESCO ~

... Beautiful view of one of the greatest archaeological sites in the Adriatic region... an ancient city which was inhabited since prehistoric times, spanning an era of 2.500 years... you can see a wide range of sites, including ruins from the Bronze Age, Venetian castles, a basilica and ancient Roman theatre which seats over 2500 people... it is still used from time to time for events... some of the found artefactsc from the iron and middle ages can be seen in the museum which is located within the castle... the ruins are nestled in the forest with bright blue waters surrounding it... it is the most visited cultural tourist destination in the country... Thanks a lot Monika!【ツ】

The Amphitheatre was discovered in 1928-30 and was originally built in a Greek style. It was used by worshippers and priests of the Sanctuary for religious ceremonies and public discussions. The theatre was then rebuilt and enlarged in the 2nd century AD in the Roman style and was the centerpiece of the town.

Butrint is an archaeological site and National Park located in a small peninsula between the Straits of Corfu and Butrint Lake in the far south of Albania. The site is situated near Ksamil, a beautiful, small, touristic coastal village.

The Butrint National Park spreads on a 29-sq-km comprises a high diversity of natural, semi-natural and artificial habitats, such as freshwater marshes, reed beds, Mediterranean forests and maquis, arable lands and fruit-tree terraces, as well as coastal waters with rocky and sandy coasts and open halophytic lands.These habitats shelter a high diversity of animals and plants.

Butrint was designated in 1992 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Stamp:

The 190th Anniversary of the First Locomotive
(Issued 27-09-2015)

INDIA ~ Valley of Flowers National Park - UNESCO ~

... A blossomy breathtaking valley surrounded by the mighty Himalayas...a variety of wild flowers, which appear as a bright carpet of color against a backdrop of the mountains... the meadows are filled with orchids, poppies, marigold, daisies, primulas and anemones of nearly 520 species of which 498 are flowering plants.......for miles and miles on all four directions, there are flowers🌼🌹🥀....  with exotic floral scents... the Valley of Flowers is only open from the beginning of June until the end of October... pure and untouched nature at its best... the magnificent Valley of Flowers has been a major attraction for trekkers from all over world... once more a stunning new place discovered thanks to *postcard* collecting❤️👍... Thanks a lot Nithesh!❀◕ ‿ ◕❀

© Photo: Natalia Davidovich
The Valley of Flowers National Park is in located northern India's state of Uttarakhand, bordered by Nepal and Tibet. It was declared a national park in 1982.

This valley is situated at an altitude 3.658m in Bhyundar Valley. It's spread over 87.5 square kilometers. The main Valley of Flowers is a glacial corridor of 8km long and 2km wide.

This richly diverse area is also home to rare and endangered animals, including the Asiatic black bear, snow leopard, musk deer, brown bear, red fox, and blue sheep. Birds found in the park include Himalayan monal pheasant and other high attitude birds.

Declared as World Heritage Site in 2005 by UNESCO.

Stamps:

2016 Definitives - Makers of India January
(Issued -- 01-2016)

 Handicrafts of India
(Issued 31-12-2018)

CANADA ~ Prince Albert National Park - Saskatchewan ~

... Great postcard showing one more of Canada's 46 national parks👍... Prince Albert National Park is a jewel in the wild... a mix of wilderness and accessibility... specifically designed to serve as an ideal spot for a wide variety of outdoor activities... you can stay at one of 14 designated backcountry campgrounds in the heart of nature... the scenic rolling forested landscape, numerous large lakes, beaches, and rivers, provide opportunities for hiking, camping, and boating... maybe you can even spot the only free-range herd of wild bison (more than 200 head) in Canada that still occupies its ancestral territory... the park is open all year but the most visited period is from May to September...Thanks A lot Glenn!!¯\_(ツ)_/¯

"Crean Lake - Waskesiu River - Beautiful Sunset - Neo-Watin Paddle Wheeler" Photo:© Danny and Judy Boyer
Prince Albert National Park encompasses 3.874 km² in central Saskatchewan and was declared a national park 1927. The Park Headquarters are in Waskesiu.

This National Park represents the southern boreal forest region of Canada. When the Park was established, its land was occupied by the Cree, who had settled in the area in the mid-19thC. Most of the Cree were then obliged to move east to Montreal Lake.

Although named for the city, the park's main entrance is actually 80 km north of Prince Albert, the third-largest city in Saskatchewan.

Stamps:

Canadians in Flight
 (Issued 27-03-2019)

100th Anniversary of the End of World War I
(Issued 24-10-2018)

 Endangered Turtles
(Issued 23-05-2019)

USA ~ Petrified Forest National Park - Arizona ~

... Great new USA National Park nr24👍... an ancient Forest in the Middle of a Desert... view of a National Historic Landmark located right there in the middle of the Petrified Forest National Park... the restored Painted Desert Inn is a nice glimpse back in time... designed in Pueblo Revival style, made of wood and native stones, this historical museum was once an inn with six rooms... flagstone terraces outside with low walls around them provide excellent views to overlook the Painted Desert.... over 10.000 years of human history can be found in the park, including over 800 archaeological and historic sites... Petrified Forest National Park is the only national park site that contains a segment of the Historic Route 66 alignment... it draws more than 600,000 visitors each year... most come to see one of the world's largest concentrations of brilliantly colored petrified wood... Thanks a lot Elena!❁◕ ‿ ◕❁

From backside postcard:
"The Painted Desert Inn was completed in 1924 as a private residence. Purchased by the National Park Service in the 1930's and reconstructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps, it served as a visitor center for Petrified Forest National Park until 1963."

Petrified Forest was designated as a national park in 1962. The park consists of two main sections, and recent legislation has authorized doubling the land area to 218.533 acres.

Hundreds of species of plants and animals can be found in the park, including pronghorn, Gunnison's prairie dog, coyote, bobcat, bullsnake, Arizona tiger salamander, meadowlark, and golden eagle.

During the Late Triassic period, fallen trees were buried by sediment with a high content of volcanic ash. Over the years, quartz crystals gradually replaced the organic wood matter, petrifying the trees. The high quartz content makes the petrified wood very hard: it can only be cut by a diamond-tipped saw. The national park is also known for its fossils (plants dating back 225m years, reptiles and dinosaurs) and a colourful landscape known as the Painted Desert.

Stamps:

Fruit Definitive - Grapes
(Issued 24-02-2017)

Fauna - Frogs
(Issued 09-07-2019)

"Apollo 11" Moon mission 50th anniversary
(Issued 19-07-2019)

PHILIPPINES ~ Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park - Palawan - UNESCO ~

... Great views of the Sabang's famous underground river... one of the longest navigable river-traversed caves in the world... the river is 8.2km long and flows underground through natural rock formations of caves made of dissolved limestone... the stalagmites and stalactites reaching from the ceiling to the floor and floor to ceiling are massive...but tourists are only allowed to see the first 1.5kms... the river flows directly to the West Philippine Sea... some passages of this giant underworld are more than 24 km long and here is located one of the largest cave halls in the world... the cave also houses numerous species of bats, birds and reptiles... the site contains a full ‘mountain-to-sea’ ecosystem and has some of the most important forests in Asia... Puerto Princesa is the heart of Palawan known as the “City in the Forest”... it boasts of being the only city in the country who has successfully balanced the harmony between the development and environment... Thanks a lot John!【ツ】

Palawan is composed of the long and narrow Palawan Island, plus a number of other small islands surrounding the main island.

Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park was establishe in 1971.  The entire park covers more than 22,000 hectares in land area. Situated in the Saint Paul Mountain Range on the northern coast of the island.

Palawan Underground River is also called Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park because it is located in Puerto Princesa City, the capital of Palawan and a consistent winner of the “cleanest and greenest city”.

This Subterranean River National Park has more than 800 plant species, including almost 300 trees, 195 bird species, 30 mammals, 19 reptiles, and eight bat species. The flora of this park includes at least 295 trees dominated by the dipterocarp species.

It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999.

Stamps

4X Definitives - Philippine Flowers
(23-04-2018)

BRAZIL ~ Iguacu Falls - Iguaçu National Park - UNESCO ~

... Great view of one of of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world... an amazing and powerful natural wonder... one of South America’s natural highlights.... the largest waterfall system on the earth... consisting of a network of 275 waterfalls spanning an area of ± 3 km wide and height of 80 m... virtually at every angle a 360 view... incredibly breathtaking... taller than Niagara and wider than Victoria falls... while the majority of the falls stand on the Argentine side of the border, it is only from the Brazilian side that you can see the full panorama... on Devil's Throat (which is the name of the main water fall) you get the chance to do some rafting in the Iguaçu River and enjoy the trails around it... featured in the movie Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull... Thanks a lot Rubens!【ツ】

The Brazilian side of Iguacu National Park measures 170.086 ha. The park is located on the border of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay. This massive forested park is the habitat of rare and endangered species such as rare species of birds, pumas, tapirs, monkeys and other wildlife.

Iguacu National Park was the second Brazilian National Park to be created in 1939.

Iguacu translated from the native Indian (Tupi-Guarani) language means “Big Water“

It became a World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986. The adjacent Argentinian side is another World Heritage Site.

Stamp:

2018 The 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Nelson Mandela,
(Issued 10-12-2018)

JAPAN ~ Kamikochi Kappa Bridge - Hodaka range - Chubu Sangaku National Park ~

....  Wonderful and probably the most iconic view of the mountainous highland valley Kamikochi...  Kappa Bridge situated in the center of Kamikochi  (literally "upper highlands") is the perfect place to see the Japanese Alps... a pristine mountain valley carved out by the glacial water of the Azusa River and surrounded by some of the tallest peaks of Central Japan's Northern Alps... stunning mountain views, crystal clear waters, and well-placed food huts, makes it one of the most popular and best Japanese Alps hiking areas... Kamikochi is busy with tourists throughout its open months, but probably the most crowded in October when the autumn foliage comes to life... with great special "Matsumoto Castle" postmark also located in Nagano Prefecture...  Thanks a lot Asami!【ツ】

Approximately 18 km in length, Kamikochi is a high mountain valley located in the Northern Japan Alps in Chubu Sangaku National Park.

It is surrounded by tall mountains, including Nishihotakadake (2909 m), Okuhotakadake (3190 m), Maehotakadake (3090 m) and the active volcano Yakedake (2455 m).

Chūbu-Sangaku National Park is a mountainous park and was established around the Hida Mountains and encompasses parts of Nagano, Gifu, Toyama and Niigata prefectures. It was designated a national park in 1934.

There are many points in the Hida Mountains within the park that are above 3,000 m.

Stamps:

New Year - Year of the Rooster
(Issued 16-11-1992)

Definitive
(Issued 0303-2014)

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CANADA ~ Glacier National Park ~

... Great Canadian National Park nr 17😃... view of  a "snow shed ", a concrete cover built over the road to protect traffic from avalanches... there are 134 places within 42 km of the Trans-Canada Highway where avalanches can occur... now sheds are designed to withstand the incredible forces involved with vast amounts of sliding snow, however they’re not meant to stop it... instead, the sheds deflect the snow, allowing it to pass over top while traffic continues to flow underneath.... though a threat to travelers in winter, these paths become lush feeding areas for wildlife during summer...  with exceptional alpine scenery and deep valleys filled with ancient forests,deep snow and pristine wilderness Glacier National Park is a year-round paradise... visitors can enjoy cycling, scenic drives, fishing, winter camping, ski-touring and snowshoeing... Thanks a lot Glenn! (✿ ♥‿♥)

TUPPER #1 SNOWSHED Glacier National Park is located in southeastern British Columbia and was established in 1886. The park protects 1.349 km2 and includes a portion of the Selkirk Mountains which are part of the larger grouping of mountains, the Columbia Mountains. It also contains the Rogers Pass National Historic Site.

The Park is famous for its bears, including both black bears and grizzlies. Other mammal species include mountain caribou, mountain goats, mule deer, hoary marmots, picas, and the Columbia ground squirrel.

A rich and diverse bird population graces the park. Species include Steller's jays, ravens, four types of chickadees and a number of neotropical migrants like red-eyed vireos. Unlike the park's mammals, however, few bird species are year-round residents of the park.

Stamps:

The 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Mission to the Moon
(Issued 27-06-2019)

Historic Covered Bridges
(Issued 17-06-2019)

ZIMBABWE ~ Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls National Park - UNESCO ~

... Great new African country👍National Park👍 and UNESCO site👍 to add to my collection... a rainbow set against the spectacular backdrop of the scenic Victoria Falls... one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World... locals call this incredible Natural Wonder “Mosi-oa-Tunya” – "The Smoke that Thunders"... probably the most spectacular and largest fall in the world... the surrounding area is dominated by mopane woodland and savannah fed by the spray from the falls... the combination of its height (108m) and width (1,708m) results in the world's greatest sheet of falling water.... for reference to it's massive size: Niagara Falls is 51m (167 ft) in height - Iguazu Falls in 64-82m (210 -269 ft) and Victoria Falls is 108m (360 ft) and Victoria Falls is 1,708 m (5,604 ft) wide😲... Thanks a lot Bev!❀◕ ‿ ◕❀

"The most wonderful sight I have witnessed in Africa. None can imagine the beauty of the view from anything witnessed in England. It has never been seen before by European eyes, but scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight." -David Livingstone-

Zimbabwe is a landlocked country located in southern Africa. It is bordered by South Africa, Botswana, Zambia and Mozambique.

Victoria Falls National Park is a 2300ha protected area that includes the town of Victoria Falls, the rain forest and the riverine bush along the Zambezi River as far as the Big Tree.

Spanning almost 1.7 km with a height of 108m split between Zimbabwe and Zambia, the mighty Victoria Falls can be seen from both sides of the Zambezi River and has two entrance gates. It is a well-known fact that the best place to see Victoria Falls is from Zimbabwe. Some two-thirds of Victoria Falls are located here, including the main falls themselves, which flow spectacularly year-round.

The area is a UNESCO World Heritage site, both for the Falls themselves and for the ecological significance of the area since 1989.

Photo: F M I Johnston

Stamp:

Birds
(08-02-2005)

GERMANY ~ Jasmund National Park - UNESCO ~

... Beautiful views from the spectacular coastline of the smallest National Park in Germany... famous for the chalk-white cliffs, offering a panoramic view of the Baltic Sea and Germany's mainland coast... the highlights of the island's national park and visited by millions each year.... the beech forests behind the cliffs are also part of the national park... because of the special geological characteristics of the Jasmund National Park, it is home to rare plants and animals... it has also many luxurious seaside resorts... Bismarck, Sigmund Freud, Thomas Mann and Albert Einstein all vacationed here... Thanks so much dear Dustin for thinking of me while on vacation! ✿乂◕‿◕乂  With fantastic special postmark honoring the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing👍...The Apollo 11 lunar module Eagle carrying mission commander Neil Armstrong (shown on the postmark) and pilot Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon’s surface on July 20, 1969, while command module pilot Michael Collins orbited above!💙

Photo: R. Jung, G. Reymann
Jasmund National Park is a natural forest surrounded with White Chalk cliffs and sea beach. It is located on the Island of Rugen in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. This National Park was established in 1990 and covers an area of of 30 km² along the Baltic coast.

In 2011 the beech forest in the park was added to UNESCO World Heritage Site as an extension of the Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and the Ancient Beech Forests of Germany.

Stamps:

Flowers
(Issued 18-12-2018)

Moon Rock  - Astronomy
(Issued 01-07-2019)

GERMANY ~ Map Island Hiddensee - The Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park ~

... Great map view and part of a new National Park... Hiddensee has a natural beach along the entire west coast of the Baltic Sea... cars are not allowed on the island... the ideal place to take a bike and go around the Island... stunning and peaceful place away from it all.... a landscape of cliffs and dunes, spits and lagoons...  the perfect destination for anyone who loves beaches or woodland....the national park is characterized by very shallow water housing a unique coastal fauna... all parts of the park are famous for being a resting place for tens of thousands of cranes and geese... with of course a wonderful special postmark... Big Thanks once more Dustin!!【ツ】

Hiddensee island is located in the Baltic Sea, located west of Germany's largest island, Rügen, the German coast.

It is is about 16.8 km long, about 250 m wide at its narrowest point and about 3.7 km wide at its broadest point. It is the largest island within the Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park that covers an area  805 km² of very shallow waters.

The national park includes:
-the Darß peninsula
-the western coast of the island of Rügen
-the island of Hiddensee
-the island of Ummanz
-several tiny islets between the above places
-the multiple lagoons in between the land masses



Card from Jana Ninnemann

Stamp:

 Flora - Flowers
 (Issued 11-05-2017)

Canada ~ Nááts'ihch'oh National Park Reserve - National Park ~

... Another wonderful view of Earth's natural wonders💚... don't think you can travel faster from one amazing country to another than in postcard land😍... a peaceful stunning mountain view reflected on the lakes tranquil crystal clear water... one of Canada’s newest national parks... a haven for adventurers who enjoy hiking and paddling through its remote wilderness... the park is home to several endangered species, including grizzly bears and woodland caribou, as well as Canada’s northernmost population of mountain goats... the Park is named after the Nááts'įhch'oh (pronounced NATS-ee-cho) mountain... a powerful place for the the Dene First Nations... the region is rich in cultural history... Thanks a lot Andrene!! ♥(ˆ⌣ˆԅ)...  no problem for me those "really" small letters😃... I always have a magnifying glass🔍 on my desk and using it for years now (mostly for finding the year dates on stamps).

LOWE-MARTIN Design: Stéhane Huot
Nááts'ihch'oh, meaning "the mountain that's sharp like a porcupine," is named for a spine-like peak long sacred to the region's First Nations. Nááts'ihch'oh  is the Northwest Territories' newest national park, officially created in 2014 in collaboration with the Sahtu Dene.

The national park reserve covers an area of 4,850 square kilometres, protecting the Sahtú Settlement Area of the upper South Nahanni River watershed, adjoining Nahanni National Park Reserve.

The Shúhtaot’ine (Mountain Dene) travelled these lands and river corridors as part of their hunting and gathering cycle that took them from Tulita to Nááts’įhch’oh and beyond.

Stamp:

Prepaid  postcard from Post Canada - must see places
(Issued 15-01-201).


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HUNGARY ~Hortobágy National Park - the Puszta - UNESCO ~

... Great new Hungarian National Park and UNESCO site... the largest protected area in the country...  a unique example of the harmonic interaction of man and nature... in Western Europe, similar areas have disappeared long ago due to intensive agriculture....here the shepperds still live in the wild with Hungary’s famous Grey cattle as they lived hundreds and even thousands of years before... the village of Hortobágy is the centre of the park, here you find the visitor centre.....large parts of the WHS are protected and can only be visited with a special permit and a guide, but there are three trails where the National Park is accessible...it is mostly famous for its beautiful landscapes and the different species of birds that inhabit the area... part of the national park is a dark sky preserve... Thanks a lot Bori!! ✿◕ ‿ ◕✿

The first Hungarian national park (established in 1973), with a protected area of 82 thousand hectares rich with folklore and cultural history. The Largest Semi-Natural Grassland in Europe which means that it was not formed as a result of deforestation or river control.

Hortobágy is the plainest part of the Great Hungarian Plains and it is part of the Tisza Plain of eastern Hungary. It is surrounded by settlements to the south, east and west.

 The landscape features the following manmade structures:
 -Early Bronze Age burial mounds (kurgans)
 -low mounds (tells) that mark the sites of ancient settlements
 -bridges, among which the Nine Arch Bridge (the longest stone bridge in Hungary)
 -csárdas (18th and 19th century)

 Hortobagy (or the Puszta in Hungarian) is a Unesco World Heritage site since 1999.


Stamps:

Small History of Hungarian Chess - Hungarian Defense
(Issued 24-09-2004)

Art - Joint Issue with Iran
(Issued 10-11-2010)

Postal History
(Issued 005-2017)

ETHIOPIA ~ Oryx - Awash National Park ~

... It's been a while but today a can add a fantastic new National Park to my collection😍... this is one of the few places in Ethiopia where you can see some larger mammals in between the acacia shrubs and dry savanna... the wildlife resource are mainly  Beisa Oryx, Warthogs, Crocodiles, Kudus, Gazelles, Baboons... the park is also considered as a paradise for bird lovers, as the park is home to more than 400 species of birds... the Fantale Crater is another must-see spot in Awash National Park, offering great scenic views from the top.... unfortunately a large part of the park is used for non-conservation related activities ranging from extensive grazing, to permanent settlements... with nice selection animal stamps👍...Thanks a lot Hobby!!乂❤‿❤乂

The park covers an area of 756 km², comprised mainly of acacia and grassland, but with an interesting range of volcanic landscapes and located at the southern tip of the Afar Region.

The park takes its name from the Awash River, which forms the park’s southern boundary with some spectacular waterfalls near the park headquarters.

In the middle of the park is the dormant volcano of Fantale, reaching a height of 2007 meters at its top.

Stamps:

Haramaya University Diamond Jubilee
(Issued 21-04- 2016)

Wild Animals Fauna Hyena Wolf
(Issued 2019)

HUNGARY ~ Fertő-Hanság National Park - UNESCO ~

... Lots of wonderful views... a great new National Park and UNESCO site👍... it includes Ferto Lake one of the largest saltwater lakes in Europe... and the westernmost of the great continental lakes of Eurasia... the area has an amazing variety of landscapes, marshes, sandy beaches and steppe-aspect plains with a lot of rare flora... the surface of the lake bed is thickly covered in reeds and bulrushes, serving as a habitat for roosting, feeding and hiding for a large number of unique birds species, especially during the migrating seasons... there are museums, art galleries, castles, villages... thousands of tourists visit this National Park every year... Thanks a lot Laco!!ヽ(ヅ)ノ

Photo: Pellinger Attila
Fertő-Hanság National Park is a national Park in North-West Hungary in Győr-Moson-Sopron county. It was created in 1991, and officially opened together with the connecting Austrian Nieusiedler See National Park  the same year. The park covers 235.88 km², and consists of two main areas.

Since 2001, Fertö / Neusiedlersee Cultural Landscape the lake and the surrounding region have been considered a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Stamps:

Definitives - Postal History
(Issued 02-05-2018)

Personalities - 100th Birth Anniversaries
(Issued 11-03-2019)

SRI LANKA ~ Horton Plains National Park - UNESCO ~

.... Great nature view... the beauty of Horton Plains is its picturesque setting... the high altitude plains with its cold breeze, beautiful mountains, misty surroundings, tall green trees and crystal clear streams makes it a haven for trekking and bird watching...the park is considered a very important birding area in Sri Lanka containing 21 endemic bird species... it is one of the world best nature reserves and eco tourism venues... Thanks a lot Ravindra! ❀◕ ‿ ◕❀

Horton Plains National Park at Ohiya is a protected area in the central highlands and is covered by montane grassland and cloud forest. This plateau at an elevation of 2,100–2,300 metres above sea level is rich in biodiversity and home to an extraordinary range of flora and fauna.

This region was designated a national park in 1988.

Sri Lanka’s Highlands along with Horton Plains National Park, the Peak Wilderness Protected Area and the Knuckles Conservation Forest was declared a World Heritage site in 2006.

Stamps:

The 30th Anniversary of the Death of Walpola,
(Issued 19-12-2013)

2X Asian-Pacific Postal Union Executive Council Meeting
(Issued 15-09-2014)

Ho Chi Minh, 1890-1969
(Issued 28-04-2014)

 Philip Revatha (Ray) Wijewardene, 1924-2010
(Issued 31-10-2014)

CANADA ~ Vuntut National Park - UNESCO Tentative list ~

... Great Canadian National Park nr 15👍... one of the most remote and least visited NP... there are no facilities or services to assist visitors... this park is a destination for experienced, self-sufficient adventurers.... but those who make the effort, will encounter a wilderness adventure unlike any other, in a place pristine and unspoiled... this land is tied to a vibrant First Nation culture and home to one of the great natural wonders of the world, the annual migration of almost 200,000 caribou... also home to grizzly bears, wolves, wolverines, raptors, and many small mammals...  half a million birds make the wetland their homes a year...  a true arctic wilderness....with nice selection of stamps... Thanks a lot Jason!【ツ】

Vuntut National Park was established in 1995 as part of the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation Final Land Claim Agreement. Vuntut, which means "among the lakes" in the Gwitchin language, encompasses 4,345. sq. km of wilderness in the northwestern corner of the Yukon Territory above the Arctic Circle.

This National Park is adjacent to another Canadian National Park, Ivvavik National Park. Also, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge lies just across the Canada–US border in Alaska.

Stamps:

2X Old Utensils
(Issued 06-05-1987)

Christmas Plants
(Issued 02-11-1987)

Parliament Building
(Issued 19-05-1987)

 Wild Flowers
(Issued 16-08-1979)

CANADA ~ Miguasha National Park - UNESCO ~

... Nice view of the smallest Canadian National Park... a true natural heritage jewel... it consists of a straight strip of land that follows a fossil-rich cliff... it is one of the most well-known and famous archaeological sites in the world... renowned for its unusually well-preserved fossils from the 'Age of Fishes' or the Devonian Period..... here fish and plant fossils tell the story of life, recounting the origin of the first earthly vertebrates, some 370 million years ago, when strange species began their move from water to land... in addition to the fossil collection it is also known for its rich biodiversity... the museum located in the park houses over 9,000 fossilized flora and fauna specimens and a is major attraction for the visitors... Thanks a lot Jason!ヽ(ヅ)ノ

The Miguasha National Park is a paleontological site located on the Gaspé peninsula’s southern coast in south-eastern Quebec. Miguasha is located on the boundary between the St. Lawrence River and the ocean.

The property covers an area of 87.3 hectares of land area and was established in 1985, it has a buffer zone of 775 hectares in land area. It was declared a World Heritage Site in 1999.

The Miguasha fossil beds were discovered in 1842. Starting in the 1880s, thousands of fossil specimens were collected and shipped to museums and universities around the world, helping to confirm the site’s scientific importance.


Stamp:

Prepaid postcard from Post Canada
(Issued 31-03-2014)

SENEGAL ~ Saloum Delta National Park - UNESCO ~

...  More fantastic African views... and by searching for more information (the most fun part of collecting postcardsツ)  I found that it is not only a fantastic new NP but also a UNESCO site... how cool is that👍... it is Senegal's second-largest national park... a water-filled wonderland with mangrove-lined creeks, salt marshes, sandy islands and woodland all part of the great delta's backdrop.... the  main attraction is the fantastically varied landscape and the hundreds of bird species it attracts in the south... you might also spot wild boars and monkeys... unfortunately many are threatened due to human settlements, deforestation and hunting impact on the park, despite its protected status... Thanks so much Benny for thinking of me while on vacation!! \_(♥‿♥)_/

Saloum Delta National Park or Parc National du Delta du Saloum in Senegal, is a 76,000 ha national park. Established in 1976, it is situated within the Saloum Delta at the juncture of the Saloum River and the North Atlantic.

It lies on the East Atlantic Flyway. The bird species that breed or winter in the area include royal tern, greater flamingo, Eurasian spoonbill, curlew sandpiper, ruddy turnstone, and little stint. There are also some 36 mammal species, including warthogs, spotted hyenas and red colobus monkeys.

The park, which forms part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Ramsar Convention site, lies within a 180,000 ha (440,000-acre) biosphere reserve. Water comprises 61,000 ha of the park, intertidal mangroves and saltwater vegetation cover 7,000 ha, and savannah and forest cover 8,000 ha. It became a UNESCO WHS site in 2011.

Stamps:

The 24th Paris-Dakar Rally
(Issued 13-01-2003)

The 100th Anniversary of the Beginning of World War I
(Issued 20-08-2014)