The postal issue you are asking about is the 2002 Flora – Save the forests issue from Montenegro.
At the time of issue in 2002, Montenegro was part of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY), which soon became Serbia and Montenegro in 2003. However, certain local postal issues for Montenegro were released under the “Montenegro” designation.
Here are the details for this philatelic item:
Montenegro 2002 “Flora – Save the forests” Issue
| Detail | Information |
| Theme | Flora / Conservation (Save the forests) |
| Year of Issue | 2002 |
| Type of Issue | This issue is most commonly found and listed as a Miniature Sheet (MSS). |
| Contents | The miniature sheet contains one or more stamps within a decorative border that emphasizes the “Save the Forests” theme. Some sources also list an additional single stamp for a “Forest Tax” from the same year. |
| Cataloging Note | Due to the political changes in the region, stamps from this period can be cataloged under “Montenegro” (as a separate postal authority within the FRY/SCG system) or sometimes within the larger Yugoslavia listings, depending on the catalogue publisher (Scott, Michel, etc.). |
| Design | The stamps and the sheet typically feature colorful illustrations of endemic Montenegrin flora, particularly trees or a landscape scene illustrating the importance of the forests. |
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