BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group announced it has acquired approximately 107,000 acres of sustainably managed timberlands in Central Virginia from Weyerhaeuser Company, marking one of the largest recent timberland transactions in the state.
The deal significantly expands the firm’s regional footprint and brings its total U.S. portfolio to roughly 1.6 million acres under management. The newly acquired property is certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and consists primarily of loblolly pine. It will be integrated into the firm’s existing operations in the region.
The timberlands include established infrastructure and access to diverse regional end-markets, along with an age profile designed to support long-term value creation. The acquisition aligns with the firm’s strategy of investing in sustainably managed timberland assets with durable cash flow and appreciation potential.
The transaction also advances the firm’s conservation objectives through its collaboration with NatureVest, the in-house impact investing and nature finance team of The Nature Conservancy, which serves as conservation advisor to the firm’s core U.S. timberland strategy. The partnership focuses on integrating conservation science and measurable environmental outcomes into land management practices.
A preliminary assessment conducted by The Nature Conservancy found that 25% of the property is located in areas of high ecological and biodiversity value. The land also includes 50 miles of resilient and ecologically important stream systems, presenting opportunities for forest management practices that enhance biodiversity and support long-term watershed and ecosystem health.
BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group is one of the world’s largest timberland investment managers, with $7.3 billion in assets and commitments and 2.9 million acres under management across the U.S. and Latin America as of the third quarter of 2025. The firm operates through 22 offices with a team of more than 160 professionals overseeing client investments.
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“We are pleased to add these high-quality, well-managed timberlands to our U.S. portfolio and strengthen our presence in the region. This acquisition supports our strategy of investing in sustainably managed timberland with long-term value potential and offers further opportunities to expand the reach and impact of local conservation efforts through our collaboration with The Nature Conservancy.”
Gerrity Lansing, Head, BTG Pactual TIG
“Expanding the portfolio’s footprint by over 100,000 acres broadens our capacity to amplify impact across the landscape. Forest management practices that are best suited to enhance biodiversity are highly site-specific. We optimize where each practice is implemented and ensure that it is synergistic with forestry operations. As the size of the portfolio increases, so do the opportunities to optimize for impact.”
Cat Burns, Managing Director of NatureVest, The Nature Conservancy
