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Zambia

Zambia Philately: 1972 Conservation Year (2nd Issue) – 20n Maize – Our Staple Food

thedigitalphilatelist 30/06/1972

Farming in Zambia was predominantly rain-fed with only 1% of the potential agricultural land irrigated. Maize was the main food and cash crop, followed by sorghum and cassava. However, production of almost all crops didn’t meet needs and much of the food of Zambia was imported and maize was impacted…

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Zambia Philately: 1972 Conservation Year (2nd Issue) – 15n Our Water – For Diverse Uses

thedigitalphilatelist 30/06/1972

Zambia was considered to have an abundant water supply for the Southern African region. However, with the growing demand on water for industrial and domestic use, it was expected that Zambia could experience severe water shortages. It was believed the shortage would be exacerbated by industrial pollution spoiling – especially…

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Zambia Philately: 1972 Conservation Year (2nd Issue) – 10n Our Forests – Fire Destroys

thedigitalphilatelist 30/06/1972

Zambia’s vegetation was predominantly open miombo woodland covering about 80% of the country. The miombo is a two-storeyed woodland comprising an open mixture of shrubs, relatively slow-growing trees of moderate height, and tall grasses; it varied widely in composition although most of the trees were deciduous. The vegetation supported a rich…

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Zambia Philately: 1972 Conservation Year (2nd Issue) – 4n Soil Conservation

thedigitalphilatelist 30/06/1972

In pre-independence times, a considerable commitment and effort was invested in soil conservation. Conservation works were constructed on arable lands in both reserves and state lands. Most of the cultivated fields were contoured, and storm drains, windbreaks, banks or terraces etc. were common. Catchment plans were operated and implemented. Good…

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Zambia Philately: 1972 Conservation Year (1st Issue) – 15n Porcupine

thedigitalphilatelist 15/03/1972

The crested porcupine (Hystrix cristata), also known as the African crested porcupine, is a species of rodent in the family Hystricidae native sub-Saharan Africa. Details Subject: Crested Porcupine (Hystrix cristata) Designer: John Waddington of Kirkstall Ltd, Leeds, England Printer: John Waddington of Kirkstall Ltd, Leeds, England Process: Lithography Paper:  Watermark: None Perf: 13.5 Cylinders: Sheet:…

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