NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS - Narrative (Details) - Matariki Forestry Group a in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2022 a
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Acres of timberland owned	418
Rayonier
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership percentage by parent (as a percent)	77.00%
Rayonier New Zealand Subsidiary
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners (as a percent)	23.00%