DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - Schedule of Operating Results of Discontinued Operation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2025	Mar. 31, 2024
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	$ 2,507	$ 6,816
Less: Net income from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership	(28)	(85)
Less: Net income from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates	(385)	(939)
Net income from discontinued operations attributable to Rayonier Inc.	2,094	5,792
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-Sale | New Zealand Joint Venture
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Sales	56,760	54,392
Cost of sales	(50,589)	(47,057)
Other operating (expense) income, net	(1,622)	243
Costs and Expenses	(52,211)	(46,814)
Operating income from discontinued operations	4,549	7,578
Interest expense, net	(728)	(796)
Interest income	98	193
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes	3,919	6,975
Income tax expense	(1,412)	(159)
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	2,507	6,816
Less: Net income from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership	(28)	(85)
Less: Net income from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates	(385)	(939)
Net income from discontinued operations attributable to Rayonier Inc.	2,094	$ 5,792
Transaction costs	$ 200