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Basis of Presentation (Details) a in Thousands, $ in Thousands |  | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 01, 2015 segment | Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($) a classification segment | Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number of business segments | segment | 3 | 3 |  |
Ownership interest (as a percent) |  | 51.00% | 51.00% |
Decrease in working capital | $ |  |  |  | $ 1,184
Citree |  |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest | $ |  | $ 88 | $ (37) |
Land |  |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Area of land owned (in acres) | a |  | 122 |  |
Number of primary classifications | classification |  | 2 |  |
Mineral Rights |  |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Area of land owned (in acres) | a |  | 90 |  |

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