OTHER OPERATING INCOME, NET - Additional Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011 acre	Dec. 31, 2010
Component of Other Operating Cost and Expense [Line Items]
Pre-tax gain on sale of non-strategic timberlands	$ 0	$ 152	$ 0
Non-strategic timberlands sold, acres		82,000
Gain on disposition of assets	28	17	63
Gain on Sale of British Columbia Forest Licenses
Component of Other Operating Cost and Expense [Line Items]
Gain on disposition of assets			$ 40