World Wide Flora & Fauna (WWFF)
World Wide Flora & Fauna connects ham radio with nature conservation. Operators activate protected natural areas -- national parks, nature reserves, wildlife refuges -- and earn awards for contacts made from these locations. Hamtrax lets you browse WWFF references, see live spots, and log contacts from the Activity tab.
[SCREENSHOT: WWFF activity mode showing nature reserve pins on the world map]
How WWFF Works
WWFF is similar to POTA but with an international focus. Each participating country manages its own list of qualifying natural areas, and every reference follows a country-prefix format (e.g., ONFF-0001 for Belgium, JAFF-0003 for Japan).
- Activators operate from a qualifying nature reserve and need at least 44 QSOs for a valid activation (called a "44x4" activation).
- Hunters contact activators from any location to collect references toward award milestones.
WWFF and POTA overlap in some countries. A single park may qualify for both programs, so one activation can count toward both.
Browsing WWFF References
- Open the Activity tab and select Worldwide Flora & Fauna from the activity mode dropdown.
- Nature reserve locations appear as pins on the map. The global scope means you'll see references from dozens of countries.
- Tap any pin to open the Reference Detail popup showing the WWFF reference code, reserve name, country, and current activity status.
Finding Live Spots
Active WWFF spots appear as highlighted pins on the map. Each spot includes:
- Activator callsign and frequency
- WWFF reference and reserve name
- Band and mode
- Spot time
Tap a spot to see activator details and log a QSO directly.
Filtering WWFF Spots
Tap the Filter button to focus your search:
- Band -- Show only spots on specific bands
- Mode -- Filter by operating mode (
SSB,CW,FT8, etc.)
WWFF activations are especially popular in Europe and Japan. If you're chasing new references, try scanning during European morning hours (12:00 -- 16:00 UTC) for the best variety.