Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Jesup mill cellulose specialties expansion, gross purchases	$ 0	$ 140,820
Jesup mill cellulose specialties expansion, purchases on account	$ 0	$ (3,428)

Purchases on account related to the acquisition of or capital improvements to properties held for investment (operating, managed, leased) or for use.

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