Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) Reclassifications (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Gain related to consolidation of New Zealand joint venture	$ 16,000			$ 0	$ 0
Other operating (income) expense, net		9,487		14,169	3,794
Comprehensive (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest		1,550		0	0
Income tax expense		(49,661)		(84,743)	(30,688)
Net loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		18,426
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Net loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		2,488	[1]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Gain related to consolidation of New Zealand joint venture		2,159
Other operating (income) expense, net		843
Comprehensive (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest		(295)
Income tax expense		(219)
Net loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		$ 2,488

[1] Prior to the acquisition of a majority interest in the New Zealand JV, Rayonier recorded its proportionate share of its cash flow hedges as increases or decreases to “Investment in Joint Venture” with corresponding adjustments to “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. The New Zealand JV’s cash flow hedges have been consolidated as a result of the acquisition, as discussed in Note 6 — Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities.