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Timber and Timberlands (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Timber And Timberlands [Abstract] |  |  |
Depletion from Company Owned Lands | $ 41.7 | $ 43.9 | $ 17.0
Amortization of Logging Roads | 3.6 | $ 3.4 | $ 3.2
Future payments due under timber cutting contracts | $ 21.8 |  |

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