OTHER OPERATING COSTS (INCOME), NET - Additional Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Component of Other Operating Cost and Expense [Line Items]
Pre-tax gain on sale of non-strategic timberlands	$ 152	$ 0	$ 163
Non-strategic timberlands sold, acres	82,000		140,000
Gain on disposition of assets	17	63	22
Gain on Sale of British Columbia Forest Licenses
Component of Other Operating Cost and Expense [Line Items]
Gain on disposition of assets		$ 40