Liabilities for Dispositions and Discontinued Operations - Schedule of Change in Environmental Loss Contingencies (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 76,378
Expenditures charged to liabilities	(5,096)
Increase to liabilities	2,558
Contribution to Rayonier Advanced Materials	(73,840)
Ending balance	$ 0

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Total costs accrued as of the balance sheet date for environmental loss contingencies.

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The Increase or Decrease in the accrual for environmental loss in the period from revisions in estimates to existing obligations. The amount does not relate to changes in the environmental accrual related to business acquisitions or divestitures, or to currency movements.

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The aggregate amount disbursed during the reporting period to settle environmental loss contingencies.

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