RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER CHARGES Table (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other charges	$ (16)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 1	$ (16)	$ 1
Gain on sale of investment in ArborGen
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other charges	(14)
Gain on sale of investment in Arizona Chemical
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other charges				(8)
Riegelwood mill conversion costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other charges				$ 9		$ 9
Other
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other charges	$ (2)