LONGVIEW TIMBER PURCHASE - Summarized unaudited pro forma information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 1,867	$ 5,603
Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Weyerhaeuser common shareholders	$ 132	$ 478
Earnings from continuing operations per share attributable to Weyerhaeuser common shareholders, basic and diluted	$ 0.22	$ 0.82

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The pro forma income from continuing operations before changes in accounting and extraordinary items, net of tax effect, for the period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period.

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