OTHER OPERATING COSTS (INCOME), NET - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Component of Other Operating Cost and Expense [Line Items]
Pre-tax gain on sale of non-strategic timberlands	$ 0	$ 0	$ 152	$ 0
Non-strategic timberlands sold, acres			82,000
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets	6	9	14	63
Gain on Sale of British Columbia Forest License
Component of Other Operating Cost and Expense [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets				$ 40