Fifth World Forestry Congress - 15 millim

Fifth World Forestry Congress - 15 millim

Year
1960
Face Value
15
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
agriculture

Catalogs References

Michel
SD 166
Yvert & Tellier
SD 131
Stanley Gibbons
SD 158

Technical Details

Colors
red
Perforation
14
Printing
Lithography
This stamp connects Sudan to global scientific networks, commemorating the Fifth World Forestry Congress held in August–September 1960. The illustration depicts a rich woodland landscape featuring a massive, sprawling baobab tree in the foreground alongside structured stands of timber, highlighting the critical themes of nature preservation, ecology, and sustainable resource management. The imagery carries an informative message about the importance of forestry to Sudan's agrarian economy, particularly regarding soil protection and cash crops like gum arabic.