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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Nature of Operations (Details) - plant | Dec. 31, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2022
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Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Number of Plants Operated | 22 |
EWP Segment Assets | Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Ownership percentage | 50.00% | 50.00%

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