Key Takeaways
- • BTG Pactual TIG acquired approximately 90,000 acres of U.S. timberland from Jamestown, expanding its core U.S. portfolio to more than 1.7 million acres and bringing global management to 3.3 million acres.
- • The acquired portfolio spans five U.S. states with 50,000 acres of pine timberland in Georgia and Alabama and 40,000 acres of diversified hardwood timberland across Indiana, Pennsylvania, and New York—all certified under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI).
- • The transaction includes the integration of two experienced forestry professionals from Jamestown to ensure operational continuity and strengthen local expertise across BTG Pactual TIG's expanded holdings.
- • All acquired properties align with BTG Pactual TIG's long-term conservation collaboration with The Nature Conservancy (TNC), positioning the firm to scale positive conservation outcomes alongside financial returns.
Summary
BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group (BTG Pactual TIG) announced the acquisition of approximately 90,000 acres of U.S. timberland formerly managed by Jamestown, a global design-focused real estate investment and management firm. The transaction strengthens BTG Pactual TIG's position as one of the world's largest timberland investment managers and materially expands its domestic footprint in sustainably managed forestry assets.
The acquired portfolio comprises high-quality timberland across five U.S. states with distinct timber exposures. Approximately 50,000 acres consist of pine timberland concentrated in Georgia and Alabama, representing exposure to well-established softwood markets. The remaining 40,000 acres feature diversified hardwood timberland spread across Indiana, Pennsylvania, and New York. All properties maintain certification under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), aligning with institutional investor preferences for ESG-compliant timberland assets and long-term sustainable value creation.
With this acquisition, BTG Pactual TIG's core U.S. timberland strategy portfolio expands to more than 1.7 million acres, while the firm's global timberland management reaches 3.3 million acres. The transaction reflects BTG Pactual's continued commitment to scaling a well-diversified U.S. timberland platform with exposure to multiple timber markets and geographies. David Cassels, Head of U.S. Portfolio Management at BTG Pactual TIG, noted that the acquisition "meaningfully strengthens our U.S. footprint, adding high-quality, sustainably managed timberland with exposure to diverse, well-established timber markets" with "strong potential for long-term value creation."
The transaction includes operational integration of two experienced forestry professionals from Jamestown, who will support continuity and enhance local expertise across the expanded portfolio. The acquired assets will be integrated into BTG Pactual TIG's core U.S. timberland strategy and will continue benefiting from the firm's long-term collaboration with The Nature Conservancy (TNC), which serves as Conservation Advisor to the strategy. This alignment enables BTG Pactual TIG to scale positive conservation outcomes while delivering institutional-grade timberland returns.
The acquired portfolio comprises high-quality timberland across five U.S. states with distinct timber exposures. Approximately 50,000 acres consist of pine timberland concentrated in Georgia and Alabama, representing exposure to well-established softwood markets. The remaining 40,000 acres feature diversified hardwood timberland spread across Indiana, Pennsylvania, and New York. All properties maintain certification under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), aligning with institutional investor preferences for ESG-compliant timberland assets and long-term sustainable value creation.
With this acquisition, BTG Pactual TIG's core U.S. timberland strategy portfolio expands to more than 1.7 million acres, while the firm's global timberland management reaches 3.3 million acres. The transaction reflects BTG Pactual's continued commitment to scaling a well-diversified U.S. timberland platform with exposure to multiple timber markets and geographies. David Cassels, Head of U.S. Portfolio Management at BTG Pactual TIG, noted that the acquisition "meaningfully strengthens our U.S. footprint, adding high-quality, sustainably managed timberland with exposure to diverse, well-established timber markets" with "strong potential for long-term value creation."
The transaction includes operational integration of two experienced forestry professionals from Jamestown, who will support continuity and enhance local expertise across the expanded portfolio. The acquired assets will be integrated into BTG Pactual TIG's core U.S. timberland strategy and will continue benefiting from the firm's long-term collaboration with The Nature Conservancy (TNC), which serves as Conservation Advisor to the strategy. This alignment enables BTG Pactual TIG to scale positive conservation outcomes while delivering institutional-grade timberland returns.
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