This note is to acknowledge the passing yesterday of one of the most influential figures in the fields of palynology and palaeoecology, Eric Grimm. While I did not know Eric well he did visit Amsterdam twice in recent years. Firstly, as part of a collaborative initiative to digitise pollen data from the University of Amsterdam archives (March-July 2017), and secondly to train Data Stewards for the African Pollen Database (January 2020). During these visits Eric was generous with his time, masterful with his knowledge, and infectious with his enthusiasm. He will be sadly missed. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace Eric.
Some photos from the meeting in January
Eric Grimm (Amsterdam, January, 2020)
Eric Grimm (Amsterdam, January, 2020)
Eric Grimm (Amsterdam, January, 2020)
Participants of the African Pollen Database data steward training event (Amsterdam, Jan 2020)
Ecology of the past 