In memoriam: Pieter Hoff - 1953-2021

In memoriam: Pieter Hoff - 1953-2021
He gave everything to realize his dream: to reforest Mother Earth
To all Green Musketeers, Friends of Groasis and other partners,
It is with great sadness that we inform you that Pieter Hoff; husband, father, grandfather, leader, inventor and dreamer, died on April 13, 2021 at the age of 67.
Pieter grew up in West-Friesland (the Netherlands) as the eldest son of a horticulturist and took over his father’s company with his brothers. They specialized in the breeding and cultivation of lilies and built a very large lily breeding company called “Hoff Quality First”. Pieter travelled to more than fifty countries for business, where he witnessed (and started to worry about) falling groundwater tables.
This inspired him to sell his lily business, and from 2003 start to develop a solution to reforest dry and degraded land. The ecological water-saving planting technology from Groasis (with the Waterboxx®, Growboxx® and Waterfilter Boxx® plant cocoons as central products) was his answer. The results of the projects carried out in 43 countries prove that Pieter has created the tools to make his dream come true: he wanted to be able to reforest two billion hectares of dry and eroded soil, land that was once fertile and covered by trees.
"If you don't have a dream, you cannot realize it." - Pieter Hoff
Pieter had a great dream that transcends a single human life. He knew that. It is hard to accept that he will not see the results of his immeasurable efforts; for Groasis’ technology to be used at a massive scale.
Pieter’s inventions won many international awards, including the Popular Science "Best Innovation" (2010) and more recently the title of "National Icon" (2016) by the Dutch government. In addition to writing many blogs and columns, Pieter published two books: "CO2, a gift from heaven" (2008) and "The Treesolution" (2012).
The team of Groasis moves forward with a great emptiness in our midst, but with unstoppable energy. We have a wide range of fantastic products, enthusiastic customers, and the experience gained of planting trees around the world. We have the right tools to continue Pieters' efforts to realise the Treesolution.
Pieter was incredibly proud and grateful for all the support from his family, friends, acquaintances, supporters, and followers. Above all, he was proud of the commitment, enthusiasm and efforts of his son Wout, who had long supported both him and Groasis.
Pieter also got his energy and inspiration from his followers, Green Musketeers, Friends of Groasis, and his fellow dreamers: all of you. We want to thank you for helping him on his journey.
We send you this video in honour of Pieter. We hope that Pieter can inspire you one last time.
Please sign the condolence register here: www.condoleance.nl/18345
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[@margonmargkim]

Probably this my second or third comments ever recorded in internet , I am from indonesia North Sumatran people to be precisely, I followed this man for many years and gave me so much inspirations to guard our last rainforest in Sumatran and will continue his dream to plant billions tree years to come , thank you sir , well done . God bless .

[@henktaljaard4550]

The fact that this guy is so unknown shows that the mainstream just blab buzzwords but isn't interested in really fixing anything. Wish I can get someone to donate me a container full of those pots, I'll plant them all.

[@JazzindeBogt]

A great human being and a hero !!!!

[@StellaCarey]

I am grieving for this man, although I have never met him! The world still needed you, Pieter.

[@mermanjohn]

He was a great inspiration.

[@joskabouw]

Sad news struck me today with this ... he wrote me only a few months ago and I am inspired by this very inspiring gentleman May he rest in peace and may his legacy continue!!@

[@cornelisvanvliet]

I’m shocked by the message of his death. I was lucky having known him for decades. The world would be a better place when as much as possible peoples would be like him. Rest in peace my dear friend.

[@growwithwacim]

I am in Morocco and I can tell he didn't die, I will do all my possible to make sure his mission is still carried on even in far countries. May he rest in peace.

[@roundtoworld3006]

I saw his video just yesterday for the first time and I was so happy and excited to see this revolutionary thing. I watched almost 10-12 videos continuously and then I thought of checking what is the lastest video they uploaded, and I saw this video was uploaded just an hour ago. It broke my heart 💔 😢I just can't believe we lost such a great human. We will miss you sir! We will continue your work. R.I.P sir! 🙏 😢❤️

[@izzettinkarahilal]

He was a remarkable man.

[@stefanobarba7337]

Great Man, thank you for everything.

[@HectorNoya]

Great man, regards from Brazil. World would be better with more people like you.

[@davidmelgar1935]

He always made time to show to make a videocall with someone how was interested on reforestating. Always with a lot of positive energy. Amazing person!

[@Thyme2sea]

Het is mij een eer geweest om in contact te zijn gekomen met Pieter en zijn fantastische eigenschap om voor een idee te gaan leven. Hem een beetje te helpen met Groasis is misschien de meest relevante taak van mijn leven geweest. Ik ben er blij om. Mijn gedachten gaan naar de familie.

[@sonhuanson]

Thanks Pieter for being there at this time.

[@meninaveneno2861]

A great inspiration for all of us. May God keep you in a good place and comfort family and friends.

[@puropotencial]

He lives behind a beautiful legacy, one that not many of us can live! I celebrate is achievements!

[@Im.rider3]

What was a man! Just found this chanel and that shocked me... and people are talking that they can't.. or even more - just talking.. R. I. P Great Human!

[@oystein18]

So sad, he was such a nice person

[@biomimicrynl6015]

Thank you so much Pieter for everything. You remain a huge inspiration to us and we'll continue spreading the Groasis story around the world

[@Atanjeo1]

He was such a remarkable man. Very sorry. R.I.P.

[@joseantoniomartinyanez39]

Gracias Peter, has demostrado que se puede hacer mucho por nuestro mundo; nos dejas, pero siempre estarán con nosotros todas tus enseñanzas. Seguir tu ejemplo y dejar este espacio que ocupo mejor que como lo encontrè deberia ser una obligacion de todo ser humano. Descansa en paz. José Antonio. Málaga 🇪🇸

[@eloymarquez4783]

So young and with so much to do! He leaves a huge legacy. RIP

[@patrickvanzu]

Dear Pieter, to me you are a true hero. Let us all be determined to bring Pieters’ important legacy to full bloom! Rest in peace my friend!

[@vriesdich]

Very sad to hear, thankful for what he did for the people and the world. His work will be continued. Condolences to friends and family.

[@marjoleinhoff1505]

Rust in vrede fantastische dierbare neef van me! Ik ben diep bedroefd om je overlijden. Je hebt iets heel moois nagelaten. Je droom leeft voort daar ben ik van overtuigd. 🙏💞🌹

[@anna-lenameijer9942]

It shows with all clarity: Dare to do the things you have in mind, regardless if somebody shares your idea or not. Use your knowledge like Pieter, don't hold back, but run with your vision; it can become something as important as Groasis which will give the world new green lungs when we need it the most. Perfect knowledge used the very best way. "If I knew I would die tomorrow, I would still plant a tree today." Let us be many who plant trees. There is already a WE-forest around Lake Victoria in Africa, which was started in 1975 and trees are planted today, with donations and gifts. One plant is 20 kr/€ 2. With a Groasis a bit more. I planted 10 trees when a friend took his doctor's grade in botany. I couldn't think of a better gift. Couldn't we start a Pieter Hoff-forest to stop desertification? It would be the perfect gift to Pieter. People like him make me humble: I realize the magnitude of his legacy. I'm in, just tell me where to donate.

[@pinkelephants1421]

Incredibly sad to hear of Pieter's passing at such a young age. I can only hope his dream of living for what you leave behind will be realised sooner rather than later; in his case, trees, trees, trees. Seems hard to accept that he didn't get to see the widespread adoption of Groasis' products and all the benefits to the world that will come with them. My deep condolences to his family, friends and colleagues especially as in this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, the normal coming together to grieve, remember and celebrate the life of loved ones isn't possible in the usual way. Godspeed Pieter and family.

[@iwanseverus1498]

Regrete eterne. Multumesc Pieter Hoff. RIP from Transylvania.

[@miguelsansurh4844]

Woot and Family, receive my sincere condolences. Pieter was a great human being , his capacity and contribution to the world is huge, that legacy will grow. We share a lot with Pieter in Ecuador, in the implementation and marketing of projects, perhaps in the near future we can see reforestation and rescue of water in Ecuador using Waterboxx by Pieter Hoff. Rest in peace

[@konrad6427]

Great inspiring work!

[@MrJCMVD]

Thanks for doing so much good to the whole nature and the Planet. Hope that people will follow your work and steps. THANKS!

[@pedroperez563]

Im Devastated !!!!!!!!!!

[@MACAUOFW]

R.I.P sir your inventions must continue for a better world 🌎

[@terrylpowell]

God bless you Pieter. Your legacy will live on in the millions of trees that will be planted in your honor.

[@hdvoice]

What a beautiful story! Thank you Pieter❤

[@omarmohamud7338]

He was a genius He will be missed

[@09conrado]

Pieter bedankt want je hebt enorm veel in gang gezet en wat je nagelaten hebt zullen we pas over honderd jaar echt op zijn waarde kunnen inschatten. Een bijzonder man met een fantastische visie.

[@bharatsinghmalawat463]

Just came here to see the progress of groasis, so sad to see that rip

[@leonske]

Mooi eerbetoon. Sterkte aan de nabestaanden. Spijtig dat we Pieter zijn tomeloze inzet om de wereld mooier te maken moeten missen!

[@mr131272]

Esta persona es un verdadero héroe sin capa. Su invento puede cambiar la realidad de millones de personas y hasta me animaría a decir que puede salvar al mundo. Espero que se continúe su obra con Waterboxx y que pueda ser accesible para todas las personas del planeta.

[@jwvanboeckel3802]

Wat een mooie inspirerende persoonlijkheid. Een voorbeeld voor ons allemaal. Sterkte voor de nabestaanden.

[@xolotlmexihcah4671]

Mis condolencias a su familia y amigos. ¡Gracias a P. Hoff por su maravillosa creación y labor por un mundo con menos desertificación!

[@gutersteinker]

Our Earth lost one of it's brightest and bravest. Rest in peace dear Pieter, I know you will be happy knowing we will take the torch where you left it and give continuation to your legacy

[@tonvanspronsen664]

een pracht man, zeer inspirerend. sterkte voor zijn nabestaanden.

[@StellaCarey]

This is so sad! RIP Pieter!

[@pradeepchotkan5838]

there should be more people like Pieter. What a great world this planet would become

[@jameskaruga6730]

Met Pieter in 2012 here in Nairobi when I wrote science stories. He was humble enough to explain to me how the Groasis waterboxx had helped reforest some of the most arid places in Spain and Arab countries. He has left behind a simple innovative technology yet so impactful. May God comfort his family, as we as individuals get stirred to carry on his legacy of regreening the planet through trees. Great man yet so humble. Thank you to his family for sharing this icon with us.

[@nihatsavmaz6677]

Thats very sad. He left us to early. R.I.P from Turkey. Now it is time for us to carry on the light.

[@janesworld3910]

Wat een enorm inspirerende man, geweldig wat hij gedaan heeft! Een prachtige nalatenschap.

[@axellilie763]

Ein guter wichtiger Mensch

[@user-yk3el7jb2n]

...what a great person und a technology! Hope this will save earth! He will be with us with every tree!

[@someblokecalleddave1]

That's a shame, he was a good bloke - let's hope his ideas are taken forward and succeed to the level he was hoping.

[@aitortxarterina6662]

ohhh, dankiu vell Pieter!!!

[@analoor1706]

🦋❤️🦋❤️🦋❤️🦋❤️

[@leendertpeters]

Sterke aan alle nabestaanden. Sinds zijn interview op de Correspondent denk ik regelmatig aan zijn verhaal en blijft mij inspireren. Wat een verdrietig nieuws.

[@izztn]

He was such a remarkable man. I am deeply sorry.

[@mariekevandijk843]

Elke stap is er één. Mooi eerbetoon aan de bedenker en oprichter van Groasis. Wij stappen mee.

[@pjaramillod]

Triste noticia y mis condolencias a toda la familia, una gran pérdida para el mundo. El proyecto Galápagos Verde 2050 siempre lo llevará en su corazón, seguiremos trabajando con amor y mucha inspiración en su honor. Mucha fortaleza a toda la familia.

[@fortdehel]

Beste Pieter bedankt

[@aliajellu]

Rest in peace brother 🙏🙏 You were a true genius.

[@nihatsavmaz6677]

Allah Rahmet eylesin benim nazarimda iyi bir mümin insandi. Cennetde bulusmak umuduyla. Insanlik icin büyük emek verdin Pieter Hoff. Nur icinde yat.

[@namelastname4077]

way too soon. but he left something priceless behind

[@SC-sf8xt]

A great person plants trees they will never see grow

[@nestormunoz3321]

Su legado no sera olvidado.

[@ronaldvantilburg7068]

Veel te jong. Dank voor alles. RIP

[@JoukeKardolus]

Een bijzondere man met een zeer belangrijke erfenis en boodschap voor de wereld!

[@StellaCarey]

I miss Pieter's posts. =(

[@someblokecalleddave1]

Has no-one taken over? Surely this is not it - surely his work has to continue?

[@jovideo7022]

Mi más sentido pésame a la familia y amigos cercanos . Un gran visionario ,es una pena que los mejores se vayan tan pronto , nos deja un legado verde , frondoso y esperanzador.

[@carlaburger5607]

Familie gecondoleerd. Pieter.....goede reis. Rust zacht

[@andywidayat8386]

Proud of you..👍, Rest in Peace

[@user-ex5lm2li6v]

我很难过彼得先生离开了我们，他是一个伟大的发明家，善良的人，愿他在天国安息，愿他的家人节哀。LOVE FROM CHINA!

[@supericio]

Rest in Peace Pieter

[@dominiquelautsch4909]

Merci pour cette merveilleuse création

[@urbmak]

RIP ❤

[@qinmaster2156]

💖💖💖

[@joelserrano2517]

Mi más sentido pésame a su familia, amigos y colegas. Me alegra haber si un mosquetero QEPD

[@MrGeuzebroek]

Sterkte aan familie en vrienden....

[@almeidacheang7853]

descanse em paz,grande

[@khaledrais1270]

Goodbye, you who planted in us hope to revive a dead land.

Meus sentimentos...

[@angelobonacin88]

RIP

[@PaoloSerani]

R.I.P. 🙏✝️🛐

[@ex-hinduatheistdevsen184]

😔😔😔😔

[@berenice6938]

Maravilloso invento!! Q joven falleció, cuanto lo siento

[@elkader90]

😥😥😥😥😥

[@rajasrasam2114]

Om shanti

[@loupistachierpepinieredepi1984]

Toute mes condolosce a la famille, en aprile je discute avec lui au telephone pour une collaboration, sur sud France,🇨🇵 on a perdu un homme de terrain!!! ca creation est revolutionner, j aurai beaucoup aimer le rencontre, Hommage.

[@user-mm3bj1nx9f]

🙏🙏

[@zdravkoposta7203]

Dear friends, I am so sorry!

[@Nelly-ck5cp]

Rust in vrede held

[@firozabdullah8726]

😔

[@ashleyjsmith1769]

Schade, ich hofe seine ideen werden vortgezetzt.

[@christopherstanford5599]

🌾🌲🌳🤗 😇

[@sunitadwarka347]

The technology is very good but as time passes, we can improve the technology as per as need of people. We can offer better version of this technique. Namh shivay.