EQUITY AFFILIATES - Assets and Liabilities of Equity Affiliates (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Forest Products
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Current assets	$ 133	$ 105
Noncurrent assets	536	496
Current liabilities	49	51
Noncurrent liabilities	178	161
Real Estate
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Current assets	40	20
Noncurrent assets	264	718
Current liabilities	21	78
Noncurrent liabilities	$ 94	$ 384