Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$ 38,829	[1]	$ 34,477	[1]
New Zealand joint venture cash flow hedges	(3,628)	[2]	(3,841)	[2]
Unrecognized components of employee benefit plans, net of tax	(144,580)		(144,084)
Total	$ (109,379)		$ (113,448)

[1] During the year ended December 31, 2012 the increase in net foreign currency translation adjustments was due to the strengthening of the New Zealand dollar against the U.S. dollar.

[2] Rayonier records its proportionate share of the JV’s cash flow hedges, as increases or decreases to "Investment in Joint Venture" with corresponding adjustments to "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.