Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Results (unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Note Payable and Line of Credit
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Interest Rate Swaps
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related-Party Transactions and Agreements
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative
Derivative [Table]
Parties to Contractual Arrangement [Axis]
Lease Arrangement, Type [Axis]
Parties to Contractual Arrangement [Domain]
Lease Arrangement, Type [Domain]
Rabobank
Rabobank Group [Member]
Rabobank Group [Member]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Forward Contracts
Forward Contracts [Member]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
One-Month LIBOR
One-Month LIBOR [Member]
One-Month LIBOR [Member]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount of interest rate derivatives
Derivative, Notional Amount
Fixed rate on interest rate swap
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Amount of notional amount of forward swap unwound
Interest Rate Derivatives, Unwind During Period
Interest Rate Derivatives, Unwind During Period
Cash payment received from forward swap settlement
Payments for (Proceeds from) Hedge, Financing Activities
Payment received for cancellation of interest rate swap
Payment Received for Cancellation of Interest Rate Swap
Net Payment Received for Cancellation of Interest Rate Swap
Other comprehensive loss recognized due to change in fair value
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Amount of ineffectiveness on forward swap
Amount of Ineffectiveness on Net Investment Hedges
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas [Member]
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Timber Properties
Timber Properties [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Domestic Tax Authority
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Amortization of financing costs
Amortization of Financing Costs
Timberland harvest cycle
Timberland Harvest Cycle
Timberland Harvest Cycle
Requirement to distribute taxable income (percent)
Requirement to Distribute Taxable Income, Percent
Requirement to Distribute Taxable Income, Percent
Limit on investments in taxable real estate investments trusts (percent)
Limit on Investments in Taxable Real Estate Investment Trusts, Percent
Limit on Investments in Taxable Real Estate Investment Trusts, Percent
Area of Land
Area of Land
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Write-off of fully amortized deferred financing costs
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost
Write-off of due to affiliates
Write-off of Due to Affiliates
Write-off of Due to Affiliates
Discounts applied to issuance of common stock
Stock Issued During Period, Discounts, Value, New Issues
Stock Issued During Period, Discounts, Value, New Issues
Other liabilities assumed upon acquisition of timberland
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Other Liabilities Assumed
Cancellation of stock dividends
Dividends, Stock
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred tax asset:
Deferred Tax Assets, Net [Abstract]
Net operating loss carryforward
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Gain on timberland sales
Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Gain on Sale Leaseback Transaction
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Total deferred tax asset
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Deferred tax asset, net
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Schedule of Interest Payments
Schedule of Interest Payments on Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Interest Payments on Debt [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Forestry Management Expense
Forestry Management Expense [Member]
Forestry Management Expense [Member]
General and Administrative Expense
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Director
Director [Member]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Common Class A
Common Class A [Member]
Common Class B-1
Common Class B-1 [Member]
Common Class B-1 [Member]
Common Class B-2
Common Class B-2 [Member]
Common Class B-2 [Member]
Common Class B-3
Common Class B-3 [Member]
Common Class B-3 [Member]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
Amended 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan
Amended 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Amended 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Restricted Stock
Restricted Stock [Member]
IPO RSUs
IPO RSUs [Member]
IPO RSUs [Member]
Restricted Stock, Time-Based
Restricted Stock, Time-Based [Member]
Restricted Stock, Time-Based [Member]
Restricted Stock, Performance-Based
Restricted Stock, Performance-Based [Member]
Restricted Stock, Performance-Based [Member]
Stockholders Equity and Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Deferred Compensation Equity
Deferred Compensation Equity
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Terms
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Terms
Number of additional shares authorized
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Additional Shares Authorized
Restricted stock granted upon initial election or appointment (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Granted Upon Elected
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Granted Upon Elected
Restricted stock granted upon re-election (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Shares Granted Upon Re-elected
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Shares Granted Upon Re-elected
Restricted stock granted during period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Restricted stock vested (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Restricted stock forfeited upon the resignation of two independent directors (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Value of restricted shares granted in period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Value
Stock-based compensation cost
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Issued for Services
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Issued for Services
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies [Table]
Commitments and Contingencies [Table]
Commitments and Contingencies [Table]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Axis]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Axis]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Domain]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Domain]
Property Subject to Operating Lease
Property Subject to Operating Lease [Member]
Timberland
Timberland [Member]
Timberland [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Commitments and Contingencies [Table]
2015
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Future Minimum Payments Due
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Secured Debt
Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Mahrt Loan
Mahrt Loan [Member]
Mahrt Loan [Member]
CoBank Loan
CoBank Loan [Member]
CoBank Loan [Member]
Amended CoBank Loan
Amended CoBank Loan [Member]
Amended CoBank Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest paid
Interest Paid
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Market value adjustment to interest rate swap
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Comprehensive loss
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues:
Revenues [Abstract]
Timber sales
Timber Revenue
Timberland sales
Sales of Real Estate
Other revenues
Other Real Estate Revenue
Total revenues
Revenues
Expenses:
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Contract logging and hauling costs
Contract logging and hauling costs
Cost of contractor services related to cutting and delivering wood products.
Depletion
Depletion
Cost of timberland sales
Cost of Real Estate Sales
Forestry management expenses
Owned Property Management Costs
General and administrative expenses
General and Administrative Expense
Land rent expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Other operating expenses
Other Cost and Expense, Operating
Operating costs and expenses
Operating Costs and Expenses
Operating income (loss)
Operating Income (Loss)
Other income (expense):
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Interest income
Interest Income, Domestic Deposits
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Gain (loss) on interest rate swap
Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Total other income (expense)
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Net income (loss)
Dividends to preferred stockholder
Preferred Stock Dividends and Other Adjustments
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Per-share information—basic and diluted:
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Weighted-average common shares outstanding —basic and diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share available to common stockholders
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Partner Type [Axis]
Partner Type [Axis]
Partner Type of Partners' Capital Account, Name [Domain]
Partner Type of Partners' Capital Account, Name [Domain]
General Partner
General Partner [Member]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Percentage of general partnership interest owned by the company in the Operating Partnership common units
Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Managing Member or General Partner, Ownership Interest
Ownership of common unit owned by limited partner (units)
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership of Common Unit
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership of Common Unit
Percentage of partnership interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other Liabilities
Other Liabilities [Member]
Other Assets
Other Assets [Member]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Types of Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Interest Rate Swap
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of derivatives designated as hedging instruments, interest rate swap contract
Derivative, Fair Value, Net
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of interest rate swaps measured at fair value
Schedule of Interest Rate Derivatives [Table Text Block]
Schedule of significant noncash investing and financing transactions
Schedule of Other Significant Noncash Transactions [Table Text Block]
Revenues
Operating income (loss)
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share available to common stockholders(1) (2)
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Table]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common stock dividend declared (in USD per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Name of Property [Axis]
Name of Property [Axis]
Name of Property [Domain]
Name of Property [Domain]
Waycross - Panola properties
Waycross-Panola Properties [Member]
Waycross-Panola Properties [Member]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
MeadWestvaco Corporation
MeadWestvaco Corporation [Member]
MeadWestvaco Corporation [Member]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Customer Concentration Risk
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Sales Revenue, Net
Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Number of states reporting raw forest product prices
Number of States Reporting Raw Forest Product Prices
Number of States Reporting Raw Forest Product Prices
Concentration risk, percentage
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Timber agreement termination clause
Supply Commitment, Description
Operating agreement, term of extension option
Operating Agreement, Term of Extension Option
Operating Agreement, Term of Extension Option
Operating agreement, notice of termination option
Operating Agreement, Notice of Termination Option
Operating Agreement, Notice of Termination Option
Land held in leasehold interests
Land Subject to Ground Leases
Quarterly base rate rental payment (per acre)
Ground Lease Quarterly Base Rate Rental Payment, Per Acre
Ground Lease Quarterly Base Rate Rental Payment, Per Acre
Adjusted rental payment rate (per acre)
Ground Lease, Adjusted Rental Payment Rate, Per Acre
Ground Lease, Adjusted Rental Payment Rate, Per Acre
Schedule of restricted stock granted
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]
Summary of the unaudited quarterly financial information
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions
Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block]
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Timber Assets
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Off-Market Favorable Lease
Off-Market Favorable Lease [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Area of timberlands acquired
Area of Land, Acquired
Area of Land, Acquired
Payments to acquire timberland
Payments to Acquire Land
Timberland, acres sold
Timberland, Acres Sold
Timberland, Acres Sold
Timberland, acres sold, value
Basis of timberland sold
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Cost of Real Estate Sold
Net below-market lease assets
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Amortization of intangible assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Schedule of timber and timberlands
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Base Rate
Base Rate [Member]
LIBOR
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Amended Credit Agreement
Amended Credit Agreement [Member]
Amended Credit Agreement [Member]
2014 Amended Credit Agreement
2014 Amended Credit Agreement [Member]
2014 Amended Credit Agreement [Member]
2014 Multi-Draw and 2014 Revolving Credit Facility
2014 Multi-Draw and 2014 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
2014 Multi-Draw and 2014 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
2014 Revolving Credit Facility
2014 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
2014 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Multi-Draw Term Facility
Multi-Draw Term Facility [Member]
Multi-Draw Term Facility [Member]
Term Loan
Term Loan [Member]
Term Loan [Member]
2014 Term Loan Facility
2014 Term Loan Facility [Member]
2014 Term Loan Facility [Member]
2014 Multi Draw Term Facility
2014 Multi Draw Term Facility [Member]
2014 Multi Draw Term Facility [Member]
Maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
One-month LIBOR
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Basis spread on variable rate (in percent)
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Repayment of CoBank loan
Repayments of Secured Debt
Outstanding amount on line of credit
Long-term Line of Credit
Maximum additional borrowings allowed under line of credit
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Additional Borrowings Allowed
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Additional Borrowings Allowed
Increase in availability of credit
Line of Credit Facility, Increase in Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Increase in Borrowing Capacity
Proceeds from issuance of debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt
Amount of credit facility allowed to be used for timberland acquisitions
Amount of credit facility allowed to be used for timberland acquisitions
Amount of credit facility allowed to be used for timberland acquisitions
Number of draw allowed under the line of credit
Line of Credit, Number of Draw Allowed
Line of Credit, Number of Draw Allowed
Amount of credit facility allowed to be used for share repurchases
Amount of credit facility allowed to be used for share repurchases
Amount of credit facility allowed to be used for share repurchases
Covenant terms, loan to value ratio (in percent)
Debt Instrument, Covenant Terms, Loan-to-Value Ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant Terms, Loan-to-Value Ratio
Covenant terms, principal payment at per annum rate (in percent)
Debt Instrument, Covenant Non-Compliance, Interest Rate
Debt Instrument, Covenant Non-Compliance, Interest Rate
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage
Debt covenant, minimum liquidity balance
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Liquidity Balance
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Liquidity Balance
Covenant, minimum fixed charge coverage ratio
Minimum Fixed-Charge Coverage Ratio Required
Minimum Fixed-Charge Coverage Ratio Required
Secured debt outstanding
Secured Debt
Unused commitment fees
Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Fee
Weighted average interest rate
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement
Statement [Table]
Common Class B
Common Class B [Member]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Accumulated Deficit and Distributions
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Dividends on common stock (in USD per share)
Dividends
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stockholders' equity, beginning of year (in shares)
Shares, Outstanding
Stockholders' equity, beginning of year
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Issuance of stock (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
Issuance of common stock
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Restricted stock grants, net of amounts withheld for income taxes (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Long term incentive plan, net of amounts withheld for income taxes
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Forfeiture of restricted stock award (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Forfeited
Forfeiture of restricted stock award
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Forfeitures
Fractional share conversion (in shares)
Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted
Conversion to Class A Shares
Conversion of Stock, Amount Converted
Redemption of common stocks (in shares)
Stock Redeemed or Called During Period, Shares
Redemption of common stock
Stock Redeemed or Called During Period, Value
Dividends on common stock
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Dividends on preferred stock
Dividends, Preferred Stock
Redemptions of preferred stock (in shares)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares
Redemptions of preferred stock
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Commissions and discounts on stock sales and related dealer-manager fees
Commissions And Dealer Manager Fees Gross
Commissions and discounts and related dealer-manager fees associated with issuing stock that is deducted from additional paid in capital.
Other offering costs
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Stock Issued, Issuance Costs
Write-off of due to affiliates
Related Party Transaction, Write-off of Deferred Costs
Related Party Transaction, Write-off of Deferred Costs
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Stockholders' equity, end of year (in shares)
Stockholders' equity, end of year
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Affiliate
Affiliated Entity [Member]
Transaction by Type [Axis]
Transaction by Type [Axis]
Transaction by Type [Axis]
Transaction by Type [Domain]
Transaction by Type [Domain]
Transaction by Type [Domain]
Advisor fees and expense reimbursements
Advisor Fees and Expense Reimbursements [Member]
Advisor Fees and Expense Reimbursements [Member]
Consulting fees
Consulting Fees [Member]
Consulting Fees [Member]
Office rent
Rent Expense [Member]
Rent Expense [Member]
Disposition fees
Disposition Fees [Member]
Disposition Fees [Member]
Commissions
Commissions [Member]
Commissions [Member]
Dealer-manager fees
Dealer-Manager Fees [Member]
Dealer-Manager Fees [Member]
Other offering costs
Other Offering Costs [Member]
Other Offering Costs [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party transaction, amounts of transaction
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Assets:
Assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Accounts receivable
Accounts Receivable, Net
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Deferred financing costs, less accumulated amortization of $267,022 and $9,633 as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively
Deferred Finance Costs, Noncurrent, Net
Timber assets (Note 3):
Real Estate Investment Property, at Cost [Abstract]
Timber and timberlands, net
Timber And Timberlands, Net
Timber and Timberlands, Net
Intangible lease assets, less accumulated amortization of $930,973 and $927,451 as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively
Total assets
Assets
Liabilities:
Liabilities [Abstract]
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities
Note payable and line of credit (Note 4)
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 6)
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders’ Equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Common stock, $0.01 par value
Common Stock, Value, Outstanding
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Accumulated deficit and distributions
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total stockholders’ equity
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity
Satilla River property
Satilla River Property [Member]
Oglethorpe property
Oglethorpe Property [Member]
Oglethorpe Property [Member]
Beauregard property
Beauregard Property [Member]
Beauregard Property [Member] [Member]
Small property acquisitions
Small Property Acquisitions [Member]
Small Property Acquisitions [Member]
Timberlands
Productive Land [Member]
Mainline roads
Mainline Logging Roads [Member]
Mainline Logging Roads [Member]
Timber and timberlands, gross
Timber and Timberlands
Timber and timberlands, accumulated depletion or amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Timber and timberlands, net
Date of Acquisition
Acquisitions and Disposals, Date of Transaction for Acquisition or Disposal
Purchase prices of individual acquisition
Purchase Price
Purchase Price
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
State and Local Jurisdiction
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Built-in gains on land upon REIT election
Built-in Gains on Land Upon REIT Election
Built-in Gains on Land Upon REIT Election
Taxable periods of built-in gains upon REIT election
Taxable Periods of Built-In Gains Upon REIT Election
Taxable Periods of Built-In Gains Upon REIT Election
Operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Tax basis carrying value of assets
Tax Basis Carrying Value of Assets
Tax Basis Carrying Value of Assets
Supplemental Disclosures of Noncash Activities
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]
Executive Officer
Executive Officer [Member]
Non-executives
Non-executives [Member]
Non-executives [Member]
Weighted average price of restricted shares granted ( dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Components of the deferred tax asset
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
A reconciliation of federal statutory income tax rate
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash from operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Noncash interest expense
Other Noncash Expense
Stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Compensation
Other amortization
Amortization
Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives
Basis of casualty loss
Book Basis of Timber From Casualty Loss
Book Basis of Timber From Casualty Loss
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Assets [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Due to affiliates
Increase (Decrease) in Due to Affiliates
Other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Capital expenditures (excluding timberland acquisitions)
Payments to Acquire Other Productive Assets
Timberland acquisitions
Payments to Acquire Timberlands
Funds released from escrow accounts
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from notes payable
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Repayment of notes payable
Financing costs paid
Payments of Financing Costs
Issuance of common stock
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Dividends paid to common stockholders
Payments of Dividends
Share repurchase
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation
Redemptions of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Redemptions of preferred stock
Payments for Repurchase of Preferred Stock and Preference Stock
Dividends paid on preferred stock redeemed
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Preferred Stock and Preference Stock
Commissions on stock sales and related dealer-manager fees paid
Payments of Stock Issuance Costs, Commissions and Dealer Manager Fees
The cash outflow for commissions and dealer managers fees incurred directly with the issuance of an equity security.
Other offering costs paid
Payments of Stock Issuance Costs
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
Related Party Transactions [Axis]
Related Party Transactions [Axis]
Related Party Transactions [Axis]
Related Party Transactions [Domain]
Related Party Transactions [Domain]
[Domain] for Related Party Transactions [Axis]
Restated Advisory Agreement
Restated Advisory Agreement [Member]
Restated Advisory Agreement [Member]
Advisory Agreement Amendment No. 1
Advisory Agreement Amendment No. 1 [Member]
Advisory Agreement Amendment No. 1 [Member]
Advisory Agreement
Advisory Agreement [Member]
Advisory Agreement [Member]
Transition Service Agreement
Transition Service Agreement [Member]
Transition Service Agreement [Member]
Sublease Agreement [Member]
Sublease Agreement [Member]
Sublease Agreement [Member]
Advisory Agreement Amendment No. 2
Advisory Agreement Amendment No. 2 [Member]
Advisory Agreement Amendment No. 2 [Member]
Wells TIMO
Wells TIMO [Member]
Wells TIMO [Member]
Wells REF
Wells Real Estate Funds [Member]
Wells Real Estate Funds [Member]
Related Party Transactions, Asset Management Fee, Percentage
Related Party Transactions, Asset Management Fee, Percentage
Related Party Transactions, Asset Management Fee, Percentage
Advisory fees measurement basis threshold on disposal assets
Related Party Transactions, Advisory Fees, Measurement Basis Threshold on Disposal
Related Party Transactions, Advisory Fees, Measurement Basis Threshold on Disposal
Advisory fees measurement basis threshold on acquisition of assets
Related Party Transactions, Advisory Fees, Measurement Basis Threshold on Acquisition
Related Party Transactions, Advisory Fees, Measurement Basis Threshold on Acquisition
Advisory fees as % of Assets Under Management maximum
Related Party Transactions, Advisory Fees, Maximum Threshold Percent of Measurement Basis
Related Party Transactions, Advisory Fees, Maximum Threshold Percent of Measurement Basis
Fee and expense reimbursements, percentage of assets under management
Fee and Expense Reimbursements, Percentage of Assets Under Management Threshold
Fee and Expense Reimbursements, Percentage of Assets Under Management Threshold
Free cash flow in excess, interest on outstanding debt multiplier
Cash Flow in Excess, Interest on Outstanding Debt Multipler
Cash Flow in Excess, Interest on Outstanding Debt Multipler
Number of quarters of free cash flow, management fee threshold
Number of Quarters of Free Cash Flow, Management Fee Threshold
Number of Quarters of Free Cash Flow, Management Fee Threshold
Cash flow in excess, interest expense multiplier
Cash Flow in Excess, Interest Expense Multipler
Cash Flow in Excess, Interest Expense Multipler
Organization and offering costs as % of gross offering proceeds
Organization and Offering Costs, Percentage of Offering Proceeds
Organization and Offering Costs, Percentage of Offering Proceeds
Organization and offering costs charged to additional paid-in capital
Organization and Offering Costs
Organization and Offering Costs
Disposition commission, threshold for commission percentage
Real Estate Sale, Service Fee, Contract Price, Threshold Amount
Real Estate Sale, Service Fee, Contract Price, Threshold Amount
Disposition commission, percentage of proceeds under threshold
Real Estate Sale, Service Fee, Percentage of Contract Price up to Threshold Amount
Real Estate Sale, Service Fee, Percentage of Contract Price up to Threshold Amount
Disposition commission, percentage of proceeds over threshold
Real Estate Sale, Service Fee, Percentage of Contract Price over Threshold Amount
Real Estate Sale, Service Fee, Percentage of Contract Price over Threshold Amount
Commissions, maximum, percentage of sales price
Commissions, Maximum, Percentage of Sales Price
Commissions, Maximum, Percentage of Sales Price
Payments under Advisory Agreement upon default
Fee and Expense Reimbursements Upon Default
Fee and Expense Reimbursements Upon Default
Organization and offering costs incurred and written off
Organization and offering costs percentage of cumulative gross proceeds after write-off
Organization and Offering Costs, Percentage of Offering Proceeds, After Write-Offs
Organization and Offering Costs, Percentage of Offering Proceeds, After Write-Offs
Number of Targeted Personnel hired from Wells REF
Number of Employees Hired
Number of Employees Hired
Aggregate purchase price of remaining interest in the Operating Partnership common units
Payments to Acquire Limited Partnership Interests
Monthly consulting fee
Related Party Transaction, Monthly Consulting Fee
Related Party Transaction, Monthly Consulting Fee
Days after the termination date for unpaid reimbursements to be fully paid
Related Party Transaction, Unpaid Expenses Due Period Upon Termination of Agreement
Related Party Transaction, Unpaid Expenses Due Period Upon Termination of Agreement
Monthly rental expense under sublease
Related Party Transaction, Monthly Rental Payment
Related Party Transaction, Monthly Rental Payment
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations, Tax Rate Reconciliation [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]
Federal statutory income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
State income taxes, net of federal benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
Other temporary differences
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Percent
Write-off of due to affiliates
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
Other permanent differences
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Percent
Valuation allowance
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Percent
Effective tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Future minimum rental payments for operating leases
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Stock by Class
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounts Receivables
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets [Policy Text Block]
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets [Policy Text Block]
Deferred Financing Costs
Deferred Charges, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Timber Assets
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Depletion
Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization [Policy Text Block]
Evaluating the Recoverability of Timber Assets
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Allocation of Purchase Price of Acquired Assets
Business Combinations and Other Purchase of Business Transactions, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Intangible Lease Assets
Lease, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Interest Rate Swaps
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Business Segments
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Reclassification
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Deferred financing cost, accumulated amortization
Accumulated Amortization, Deferred Finance Costs
Intangible lease assets, accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Common stock, par value
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Leases [Abstract]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement, by Type [Table]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement, by Type [Table]
Other Income
Other Income [Member]
Major Property Class [Axis]
Major Property Class [Axis]
Major Property Class [Domain]
Major Property Class [Domain]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Operating leases terms
Operating Leases, Term
Operating Leases, Term
Percentage of land leased (in percent)
Timberland, Percent of Leased Acres
Timberland, Percent of Leased Acres
Deferred rental receipts
Deferred Revenue
Recreational lease revenues recognized
Recognition of Deferred Revenue
Stock Based Compensation
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Recreational Leases
Leases of Lessor Disclosure [Text Block]
Stockholders' Equity [Table]
Stockholders' Equity [Table]
Stockholders' Equity [Table]
Multi-Draw and Term Loan
Multi-Draw and Term Loan [Member]
Multi-Draw and Term Loan [Member]
Nature of Expense [Axis]
Nature of Expense [Axis]
Interim Period, Costs Not Allocable [Domain]
Interim Period, Costs Not Allocable [Domain]
Underwriter Discounts and Commissions
Underwriter Discounts and Commissions [Member]
Underwriter Discounts and Commissions [Member]
Direct IPO Costs
Direct IPO Costs [Member]
Direct IPO Costs [Member]
Sale of Stock [Axis]
Sale of Stock [Axis]
Sale of Stock [Domain]
Sale of Stock [Domain]
Over-Allotment Option
Over-Allotment Option [Member]
IPO
IPO [Member]
Stockholders Equity Disclosures [Line Items]
Stockholders' Equity Disclosures [Line Items]
Stockholders' Equity Disclosures [Line Items]
Common stock and preferred stock, shares authorized
Common Stock and Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock and Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
10 to 1 reverse stock split ratio
Stockholders' Equity Note, Stock Split, Conversion Ratio
Common Stock Value, Public Offering
Common Stock Value, Public Offering
Common Stock Value, Public Offering
Shares Issued, Price Per Share
Shares Issued, Price Per Share
Payments for repurchase of preferred stock
Dividends paid on preferred stock redeemed
2.5 to one effective reverse stock split
Stockholders' Equity Note, Effective Stock Split, Conversion Ratio
Stockholders' Equity Note, Effective Stock Split, Conversion Ratio
Payments of stock issuance costs
Payments of Ordinary Dividends and Repurchase of Preferred Stock and Preference Stock
Payments of Ordinary Dividends and Repurchase of Preferred Stock and Preference Stock
Payments of Ordinary Dividends and Repurchase of Preferred Stock and Preference Stock
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
Repayments of long-term debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Offering of Debt and Equity Amount Authorized
Offering of Debt and Equity Amount Authorized
Amount of future public offerings in an undefined combination of common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, depositary shares, or warrants
Other offering costs