LIABILITIES FOR DISPOSITIONS AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS Analysis of Activity (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period	$ 76,378	$ 81,695
Expenditures charged to liabilities	(5,096)	(8,570)
Increase to liabilities	2,558	3,253
Contribution to Rayonier Advanced Materials	(73,840)	0
Balance, end of period	0	76,378
Less: Current portion	0	(6,835)
Non-current portion	$ 0	$ 69,543