Investment Targets Sustainable Timberland Growth
On April 16th, BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group (BTG Pactual TIG) completed the first close of US$ 370 million for its latest core Latin American timberland strategy.
Aiming to invest US$ 1.5 billion over five years, this strategy focuses on sustainably managed timberland assets in Chile, Uruguay, and Brazil. Diversification across geographical areas, climate zones, species, and end markets is a key objective.
For more than two decades, BTG Pactual TIG has been active in Latin America, developing large-scale timberland platforms like Lumin, Vista Hermosa, and Plateau.
Strategic Partnerships and Acquisitions
Since August 2025, the formation of Plateau, in partnership with Klabin S.A. and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation, marked the first acquisition under this strategy. It involves nearly 100,000 hectares of mature timberland.
According to Matheus Moura, Head of Latin America Investment Management at BTG Pactual TIG, “This first close reinforces our conviction in Latin America as a compelling opportunity for timberland investment.”
Latin America’s favorable growing conditions, advanced forest industries, and strong market demand are leveraged by BTG Pactual TIG’s approach. The strategy also includes a dedicated impact framework for sustainability and biodiversity.
Gerrity Lansing, Head of BTG Pactual TIG, noted their long-term commitment, saying, “Our newest core Latin America strategy builds on decades of work across the region.”
Focusing on natural climate solutions and inflation-resilient real assets, the strategy continues to attract institutional interest. BTG Pactual TIG manages 3 million acres of timberland across the U.S. and Latin America.
With a global portfolio valued at US$ 7.5 billion, the company showcases its significant industry presence. BTG Pactual TIG aims to capitalise on the region’s favorable conditions and advanced forest products industries.
By leveraging its regional leadership and operational scale, BTG Pactual TIG seeks to advance its long-term strategy to deliver essential renewable materials. Opportunities for climate, community, and biodiversity benefits are incorporated into the strategy.
This announcement represents a major step in BTG Pactual TIG’s efforts to reinforce its position in the global timberland investment sector. Their expertise in sustainable forest management and transaction structuring is pivotal to success.
Last updated: 17 April 2026, 10:34 am
