Contingencies - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	Jan. 09, 2015 claim plaintiff	Nov. 10, 2014 claim	Apr. 12, 2017 USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of new claims filed	5
Number of plaintiffs | plaintiff	2
Pending Litigation
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of new claims filed		5
Number of consolidated claims filed	1
Directors and Officers Liability Insurance | Rayonier Inc. Securities Litigation
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Insurance settlements payable | $			$ 73