SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Sustainable Resources (Standing Timber and other Agricultural Assets) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2018 year
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Sustainable Resources (Standing Timber and other Agricultural Assets) [Abstract]
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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Sustainable Resources (Standing Timber and other Agricultural Assets) [Abstract]

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