BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group (TIG) has raised an initial $370m (€314m) for its latest core Latin America strategy.
The timberland manager said the strategy, which focuses on large-scale, sustainably managed core timberland assets across Chile, Uruguay and Brazil, is expected to invest $1.5bn over five years.
The Latin America timberland strategy seeks diversification across geography, climatic zones, species and end-markets, BTG Pactual TIG added.
BTG Pactual TIG, which has operated in Latin America for over two decades, said the formation of Plateau, announced in August 2025, represented the first acquisition under the new strategy.
Created in partnership with Klabin and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation, the platform encompasses nearly 100,000 hectares of sustainably managed, mature timberland assets.
Matheus Moura, head of Latin America investment management, BTG Pactual TIG, said: “This first close reinforces our conviction in Latin America as a compelling opportunity for timberland investment, due to its unique biological and structural attributes.
“At the same time, rising local demand and continued institutional investor interest for natural capital investments – including natural climate solutions, carbon credits and inflation-resilient real assets – continue to support our long-term view.”
Gerrity Lansing, head of BTG Pactual TIG, said: “Our newest core Latin America strategy builds on decades of work across the region, where our teams have deep experience in local markets, transaction structuring, sustainable forest management and in-country legal frameworks.
“These capabilities have helped us build and manage scaled timberland platforms across Latin America and drive strategic outcomes. We aim to advance our long-term, diligent approach to deliver essential renewable materials, and make a positive impact as a competitive market actor.”
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