A Marlborough wetland will benefit from the sales of a new postage stamp from Fish & Game.
The stamp is due to be released on Tuesday to mark World Wetlands Day, with sales going towards conservation work at wetlands around the country such as Para Wetland in Marlborough.
Fish & Game chief executive Bryce Johnson said the stamp was part of their Game Bird Habitat Stamp programme, which was set up to raise funds for projects aimed at protecting and enhancing wetlands.
Para Wetland, which lies alongside State Highway 1 between Blenheim and Picton, was New Zealand's largest remaining lowland wetland and was largely owned by Fish & Game, Johnson said.
The stamp featured a painting of grey duck by Whangarei artist Sandra Whyte.
Funds from game bird hunting licences and other related Fish & Game products also went towards conservation work at wetlands.
Hunters paid $2 towards wildlife habitat conservation with every game licence they bought. In return, they received a habitat stamp on their licence, Johnson said.
"Wetlands are vital for wildlife because they provide valuable habitat for native species. The general public can buy the stamps and other products too.
"I urge them to buy a habitat stamp because every dollar helps preserve wetlands and establish new areas for birds to shelter and breed."
The stamps ranged in price from $10 to $65 for the limited edition prints.
Earlier limited editions prints featuring the mallard, pheasant and quail were also available, he said.
- The Marlborough Express.
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