OTHER OPERATING (EXPENSE) INCOME, NET (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Other Operating Income, Net [Abstract]
Lease income, primarily from hunting leases	$ 3,036	$ 2,462
Other non-timber income	552	474
Foreign currency loss	(1,490)	(184)
Loss on sale or disposal of property, plant & equipment	(532)	(429)
(Loss) gain on foreign currency exchange contracts	(32)	1,881
Separation costs related to Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc.	(3,318)	(86)
Miscellaneous expense, net	(1,753)	(615)
Total	$ (3,537)	$ 3,503