Timber and Timberlands (Schedule of Timber and Timberlands) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Timber And Timberlands [Abstract]
Timber and timberlands	$ 1,516,788	$ 1,554,882
Logging roads	83,273	83,781
Total timber and timberlands, net	$ 1,600,061	$ 1,638,663

Amount after accumulated depreciation and depletion of forest crops and land devoted primarily to the growth and harvest of forest crops for commercial purposes.

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