Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Investing Activities:
Jesup mill cellulose specialties expansion, gross purchases	$ 140,820	$ 130,718
Jesup mill cellulose specialties expansion, purchases on account	3,428	25,936
Income tax payments, Wood Products disposition	$ 16,027	$ 0

Income tax payments associated with the amount received from the sale of a portion of the company's business, for example a segment, division, branch or other business, during the period.

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