RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER CHARGES Table (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other charges	$ 0	$ (16)	$ 46	$ 1	$ (16)	$ 47
Gain on sale of ArborGen [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other charges		(14)
Early debt extinguishment costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other charges			29
India Packaging Evaluation Write-off [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other charges			$ 17
Gain on sale of investment in Arizona Chemical
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other charges				(8)
Riegelwood mill conversion costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other charges				$ 9
Other
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other charges		$ (2)