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Gains on Dispositions of Plant, Equipment and Timberlands (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Summary for sale of timberlands and other assets
Proceeds	$ 10,272	$ 4,491	$ 564
Gain	9,815	3,950	453
Timberlands [Member]
Summary for sale of timberlands and other assets
Acres	4,830	942	164
Proceeds	9,494	3,821	387
Gain	9,203	3,590	373
Other [Member]
Summary for sale of timberlands and other assets
Proceeds	778	670	177
Gain	$ 612	$ 360	$ 80

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Area of timberland.

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The difference between the book value and sale price of property used for growing and harvesting trees as a source of wood. This element refers to the gain (loss).

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Revenue from sale of timber, mill lumber, wood, and other wood products.

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