Certain Balance Sheet Components (Schedule of Timber and Timberlands) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Timber And Timberlands [Abstract]
Timber and timberlands, net	$ 2,228,882	$ 2,263,991
Logging roads, net	91,815	93,160
Total timber and timberlands, net	$ 2,320,697	$ 2,357,151

Amount after accumulated depreciation and depletion of forest crops and land devoted primarily to the growth and harvest of forest crops for commercial purposes.

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