Yugoslavia year 2002 stamps – European Nature Protection

Yugoslavia year 2002 stamps – European Nature Protection MNH set

Yugoslavia (Federal Republic of Serbia and Montenegro) issued stamps in 2002 under the EUROPA theme of “European Nature Conservation,” often linked to nature reserves and protection efforts rather than a distinct “reserves” set. This aligns closely with the songbirds issue previously discussed, emphasizing protected habitats in the Balkans. No separate 2002 set strictly titled “European Nature Reserves” appears in standard catalogs for this entity.

Primary 2002 Issue

The key release was the four-stamp songbirds set (Michel #3061-3064) plus souvenir sheet, issued June 5, depicting species like Great Spotted Woodpecker and European Robin in woodland reserves. Artwork highlighted conservation areas with botanical details, tying into EUROPA’s biodiversity focus.​

Additional Stamps

A two-stamp set (Michel #3081/82 or #3081/2ZF with tab) also covered “European Nature Conservation,” likely featuring landscapes or reserves. These were printed for thematic continuity post-Yugoslav dissolution.