OTHER OPERATING INCOME, NET - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Component of Other Operating Cost and Expense [Line Items]
Pre-tax gain on sale of non-strategic timberlands	$ 0	$ 152
Non-strategic timberlands sold, acres		82,000

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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